Tighten Border Security Bill to punish the perpetrators not the victims – JCHR report warns

Friday, 20 June 2025 11:13

Report - Legislative Scrutiny: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Following legislative scrutiny, the Joint Committee on Human Rights has called on the Government to make amendments to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The Joint Committee on Human Rights welcomes the overall aims of the Bill to deter organised crime and prevent the loss of life at sea. However, it calls for a number of amendments to ensure that it better respects human rights...Request free trial