Report on European pre-removal detention centers during the COVID-19 pandemic → Specific view on the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the UK

This report presents an analysis of the pre-removal detention centers in different European countries focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The purpose is to provide an overview of the situation for third-country Nationals held in pre-removal detention centers. The report begins with a recompilation of statements regarding pre-removal centers in relation to Covid-19 coming from relevant institutions and NGOs. Also, the report briefly presents the general legal framework on immigration detention including Human Rights law framework and European Union law. The case studies are: Czech Republic, Italy, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom. For each case, there is an analysis of the national legal framework (including grounds for detention, asylum seekers, children and families; and alternatives to detention) and a general overview of the detention system.