OBJECTIVE 13 - ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION

Immigration detention is a restriction on freedom of movement through confinement that is ordered by an administrative or judicial authority. In many countries, “administrative detention” is part of migration management procedures to ensure that other administrative measures, such as deportation or expulsion, can be implemented. In countries where unauthorized entry is considered a crime, detention can also be used as a criminal sanction.

Objective 13 calls for detention to be used as a measure of last resort, that human rights violations do not occur, and that States promote, implement and expand alternatives to detention. These can include non-custodial measures and community-based care arrangements, especially in the case of families and children.

Children’s rights to family life and family unity are particularly important, as well as their access to education and healthcare.

In the cases where detention is used, its negative and potentially lasting effects on migrants should aim to be reduced by guaranteeing due process, safeguarding physical and mental integrity, and that, as a minimum, access to food, basic healthcare, legal orientation and assistance, information and communication, as well as adequate accommodation is given, in accordance with international human rights law.

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9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

 

10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children

16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements

 

7.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

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