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Legislating without Evidence: The Recast of the EU Return Directive
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The article examines the recast of the EU Return Directive (2008/115/EC) through the objectives of effectiveness and fundamental-rights protection.
It assesses Member State implementation and its effects on return decisions, voluntary departure, entry bans and detention, and also addresses shortcomings concerning non-returnable people.
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The effect of the recast of the EU Return Directive on the effectiveness of return decisions, voluntary departure, entry bans and detention, and on fundamental-rights protection for people in an irregular situation
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“Legislating without Evidence: The Recast of the EU Return Directive”
European Journal of Migration and Law · 2021
DOI 10.1163/15718166-12340096
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