The Rapporteurs consider, in line with several NGOs, including Amnesty International, that although the draft article 17 reiterates the general principle that asylum seekers should not be detained for the sole reason that he/she is an applicant for asylum, the wording of this article is too vague and leaves too wide margin of discretionary power to the Member States.
The Rapporteurs consider, in line with several NGOs, including Amnesty International, that although the draft article 17 reiterates the general principle that asylum seekers should not be detained for the sole reason that he/she is an applicant for asylum, the wording of this article is too vague and leaves too wide margin of discretionary power to the Member States.