Switzerland Reforms Asylum Center Policy for Disruptive Seekers

State Secretary for Migration announces end to separate secure facilities, opts for integration within existing centers to improve asylum seeker management.

Key Takeaways

Switzerland is ending its policy of separate secure facilities for disruptive asylum seekers
Les Verrières special center has been operating since December 2018
The Les Verrières facility typically houses between 5-10 people at a time

By The Numbers

Maximum capacity of Les Verrières center

2018-2025

Operational period of separate secure facilities

They Said

"It turns out it does not work with special centres"
— Vincenzo Mascioli, State Secretary for Migration

"This project would provide real added value for the vast majority of asylum seekers who behave correctly and peacefully"
— Vincenzo Mascioli

Major Policy Shift in Swiss Asylum Management

Current System and Challenges

New Integration Approach

Implementation and Timeline

Impact and Expectations

Sources & References

Switzerland abandons secure aslyum centres for unruly refugees

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Key Takeaways

Switzerland is ending its policy of separate secure facilities for disruptive asylum seekers
Les Verrières special center has been operating since December 2018
The Les Verrières facility typically houses between 5-10 people at a time

By The Numbers

Maximum capacity of Les Verrières center

2018-2025

Operational period of separate secure facilities

They Said

"It turns out it does not work with special centres"
— Vincenzo Mascioli, State Secretary for Migration

"This project would provide real added value for the vast majority of asylum seekers who behave correctly and peacefully"
— Vincenzo Mascioli

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Major Policy Shift in Swiss Asylum Management

Current System and Challenges

New Integration Approach

Implementation and Timeline

Impact and Expectations

Sources & References

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