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Controversial Bill On Asylum Seekers Hits Parliamentary Floor
Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson has submitted a bill to Parliament that would make significant changes to the law regarding those seeking international protection in Iceland. This is the fourth attempt being made to pass this bill, which has received considerable pushback…
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New Bill On Law On Foreigners Contradicts Medical Ethical Guidelines, Doctors Say
A bill that proposes numerous changes to the Law on Foreigners directly contradicts medical ethical guidelines, a statement (.pdf) from the Icelandic Medical Association (LIS) says. [su_pullquote]We have been having some awful weather here as of late, so we’re specially grateful for…
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Changes To Law On Foreigners In The Works, Stricter Measures For Asylum Seekers Proposed
A draft of a bill from the Ministry of Justice proposing a number of changes to the Law On Foreigners expands police powers, evokes compulsory medical procedures, and gives veto rights to the chair and vice chair of the Immigration Appeals Board,…
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Child Protection Changes To Law On Foreigners Approved
Late last night, the majority of Iceland’s parliament approved changes to the Law on Foreigners, which affords protections for asylum seeker children, albeit only those children whose asylum applications were submitted before the passage of this law. The text of the law…
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Law On Foreigners Expands Police Power
Police can search homes without a warrant if they suspect someone is helping a foreigner conceal information from authorities, and foreigners are required to have a passport or other form of legal identification on them at all times. These are amongst the…