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Council of Europe issues sharp warning that Denmark may breach human rights

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • The Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights says Denmark’s debate on departure centres lacks evidence and facts.
  • The commissioner warns that the tone of the immigration debate could contribute to the erosion of human rights.
  • The Danish government rejects the criticism as completely absurd.

The Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights has warned Denmark against what she described as a risky approach to departure centres and immigration policy.

The commissioner said Denmark’s debate over departure centres is not based on evidence or facts. She also argued that the tone of the country’s immigration debate is contributing to a weakening of human rights.

risky exercise

· Council of Europe commissioner for human rightsThe commissioner used the phrase to describe the Danish government’s approach to departure centres.

The warning comes from the Council of Europe, one of Europe’s most influential political bodies. The organization was created after the Second World War to protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and oversees the European Court of Human Rights.

The Danish government has rejected the criticism, calling it “completely absurd.”

completely absurd

· Danish governmentThe government’s response to the commissioner’s criticism.
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