The Senate has approved an amendment that tightens asylum and migration rules in the Czech Republic. The foreign police and other authorities will now have more possibilities to control the movement and stay of migrants. The changes are intended to improve the overview of foreigners on Czech territory and bring the Czech system into line with European legislation.
The amendment regulates, among other things, the conditions for granting asylum, expands the possibilities for detaining foreigners and establishes new obligations for reporting the place of residence. It also strengthens cooperation between state agencies, for example between the police and the Ministry of the Interior. According to the government, the measures are intended to contribute to increased security and more effective return of persons who fail to meet the conditions for residence.
The changes have also sparked debate among lawyers and NGOs, who have warned of possible interference with the rights of asylum seekers. But the Interior Ministry says the amendment remains in line with European standards and is mainly a practical improvement to the system. The law is now heading for the president’s signature and could come into force as early as autumn.
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