This video presents research from the FAiR project examining return procedures across Europe, with a focus on human rights monitoring and accountability.
Human Rights at Every Step: The research emphasises that whether return is voluntary or enforced, monitoring human rights is essential to ensuring that dignity, safety, and legal standards are upheld throughout detention, transportation, and reintegration.
Accountability and Oversight: Monitoring is a mechanism for accountability. The research examines how individuals are treated during key phases of the return process and identifies risks of fundamental rights violations in the absence of clear oversight.
Evidence for Reform: The research has uncovered testimonies and cases that underscore the urgency of policy reform. These findings highlight the need for strengthened monitoring mechanisms to prevent violations and ensure compliance with international legal standards.
The project’s findings contribute to ongoing discussions on how EU return policies can be implemented more effectively and fairly, with human rights protections embedded throughout the process.
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