Human rights in the migration debate: an appeal for protection and prevention

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"Entdecken Sie die kritische Stellungnahme des Deutschen Instituts für Menschenrechte zu den aktuellen Debatten über Migrations- und Sicherheitsrecht. Der Artikel beleuchtet die Bedeutung präventiver Maßnahmen gegen Radikalisierung, die rechtlichen Grenzen bei Abschiebungen und die Risiken von Leistungskürzungen sowie der Auslagerung von Asylverfahren. Informieren Sie sich über wesentliche Menschenrechtsfragen und die Herausforderungen für Schutzsuchende in Deutschland."
"Discover the critical statement of the German Institute for Human Rights on the current debates on migration and security law. The article illuminates the importance of preventive measures against radicalization, the legal limits in the event of deportations and the risks of performance cuts as well as the outsourcing of asylum procedures. Find out about essential human rights issues and the challenges for protection seekers in Germany." (Symbolbild/MB)

human rights aspects in the security debate: teaching from Solingen

The critical debates about migration and security, which after the tragic terrorist attack in Solingen, gained a shadow on the fulfillment of human rights obligations in Germany. The desire for more security is understandable, but in order to find effective solutions, the causes of radicalization and terrorist attacks must be treated comprehensively.

The German Institute for Human Rights has made it clear that the current reform proposals in the area of ​​migration and security law are not only inadequate, but also spend the risk of significantly jeopardizing basic and human rights. In particular, the measures discussed to deport asylum seekers into crisis areas such as Afghanistan and Syria raise serious human rights issues. The location under the Taliban government and the desolate human rights situation in Syria make deportations not only risky, but also legally problematic because they contradict international international law.

A central point of criticism concerns the outsourcing of asylum procedures in third countries. Such practices could lead to blatant human rights violations and undermine the protection of refugees globally. In the past, courts in the EU have already confirmed that asylum seekers may not be deported to countries in which they are exposed to inhumane conditions.

  • deportation: Protection against torture and inhumane treatment must always be guaranteed.
  • performance cuts: These punishments are often not lawful and violate constitutional limits.
  • Additional powers for security authorities: suspected controls and other measures could restrict the rights of individuals.

The concerns of the rejection of protection seekers at the borders of Germany illustrate the need for a fair asylum procedure. Refugees have the right to access to a proper procedure, regardless of political discussions about responsibility.

These challenges are not only legal in nature, but also affect social structure and human dignity. It is crucial that Germany fulfills its obligations according to the Basic Law, the Geneva Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights. The current discussions are a crucial moment for society to ensure that security and human rights go hand in hand.

Overall, the debate after the attack by Solingen shows that the protection of human rights is indispensable in times of uncertainty. Instead of taking measures that could exacerbate existing problems, the focus should be on prevention and combating the causes of radicalization in order to find sustainable solutions.

It is due to society to learn from these events and to maintain the balance between security and human rights in order to shape a fair and humane future.