Night-time repatriations and the right to health: the grey area of immigration detention centres
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In Italy there is a little-visible part of the reception and immigration control system: the centres for repatriation, also known as CPR. Here are held foreign nationals who do not have a valid permit to stay in the country and who must be repatriated. According to an analysis published by the Melting Pot Europa project, in this system the right to health and the right to defence risk not being adequately guaranteed.
The problem concerns, in particular, repatriation operations that take place at night. These departures, often decided at short notice, can make it difficult for the detained person to contact a lawyer, receive clear information about their legal situation or request medical assistance before being transferred. Associations that deal with migrants' rights argue that this kind of management creates a situation of uncertainty, in which it is difficult to assert one's reasons.
The question of health is at the centre of the debate. Detained people may have urgent medical needs or delicate psychological conditions, but access to care is not always immediate and continuous. When the repatriation decision is carried out within very tight timeframes, even medical examinations and health documentation may prove insufficient. For this reason, observers are calling for greater transparency about procedures and more frequent inspections of the facilities.
The issue remains open and involves respect for the fundamental rights provided for by Italian law and European regulations. The competent institutions have the task of ensuring that every detention takes place with respect for the dignity of the person. In the coming months, the dialogue between the government, protection bodies and sector operators will be important in determining whether and how the procedures can be improved.
Sources: Progetto Melting Pot Europa
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