Border Violence - Complaints and Litigation: A Practitioner's Guide

People on the move face not only increasingly dangerous journeys, but being subjected to severe human rights violations at the borders too.

Borders are not human rights-free zones. But reports from international bodies, NGOs, civil society and migrants themselves are increasingly documenting widespread abuses at or in relation to EU borders. For those who experience this violence, justice is rarely within reach. Legal practitioners can and do play a critical role as human rights defenders to challenge impunity, demand accountability, and secure justice for survivors of border violence.  

This guide is designed to serve as a resource for legal professionals to advocate individually and collectively for those who have experienced border violence.  

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