EMN Inform: Detention and alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures , Date: 2022.08.16, format: report, area: Migration and residence , The EMN Inform summarises the results of 25 country reports.

The EMN-Inform "Detention and alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures" describes the similarities, differences, challenges and best practices on the use of detention and alternatives to detention in international protection and return procedures in 25 EU Member States. It focuses on the legal changes between 2015 and 2020, especially with regard to the implementation of EU legislation (Directive 2013/32/EU, 2013/33/EU, 2008/115/EC and Regulation (EU) 604/2013/EU). Furthermore, it considers whether and which forms of alternatives to detention are used, which challenges arise and whether effects on international protection and return procedures can be determined.

The EMN Inform is a summary of the EMN synthesis report of the same name, which contains further information. This, as well as the German study on the topic and the EMN Flash can be found under "further information". The Inform is available as a PDF under "downloads".