Rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families 2013, para. 25
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Although article 16, paragraph 4, does not define the permissible grounds for detention, it states that migrant workers and members of their families shall not be deprived of their liberty, except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedures as are established by law. Furthermore detention must be prescribed by law, pursue a legitimate aim under the Convention, be necessary in the specific circumstances, and proportionate to the legitimate aim pursued.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Migrant Workers
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Governance & Rule of Law
Movement
Person(s) affected
Families
Persons on the move
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CMW General Comment No. 2, Rights of migrant workers in an irregular situation and members of their families (2013), para. 25.