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Migrant Rights Network Demands Removal of Solidarity Criminalisation Provisions

Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants, 6 Mar 2024

The organization requests deletion of the public instigation crime, stronger protections against criminalizing migrants and family members, and binding safeguards for humanitarian defenders. They demand the Commission publish impact assessments before proposing legislation.
This would protect their network of civil society organizations from prosecution for providing legal support and information to migrants.
Law enforcement loses expanded surveillance powers and tools to investigate suspected smuggling networks.

German Bar Association warns against criminalizing legal advice and rescue

Deutscher Anwaltverein (German Bar Association), 18 Mar 2024

The association demands explicit exemptions for legal advice and sea rescue to prevent counterproductive criminalization. They argue current definitions are too broad and lack essential legal certainty.
This protection ensures lawyers avoid criminal prosecution and professional disqualification for providing legal counsel.
Vulnerable migrants lose access to legal defense and life-saving humanitarian assistance at borders.