Derogating from Asylum Rights in the Context of “Instrumentalisation”

• Year: 2023

Speaker

Minos Mouzourakis works as Legal Officer at Refugee Support Aegean (RSA), a Greek non-profit organisation focusing on strategic litigation in support of refugees, monitoring human rights violations as well as the provision of legal, social and humanitarian support in individual cases. He has previously worked at the European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) on the reform and implementation of the Common European Asylum System. Minos holds an MSc in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford and law degrees from University College London and Aix-Marseille Universite, and has conducted research for the European Parliament, UNHCR and academia.

Topic

In this compelling presentation, Minos Mouzourakis takes center stage to introduce and delve into the intricacies of the proposed Instrumentalisation Regulation within the realm of migration and asylum. With a clear and confident demeanor, he elucidates the key objectives of this groundbreaking proposal and elucidates their profound implications on existing legislation and procedures.

With meticulous attention to detail, Mouzourakis emphasizes the urgent need for this regulation, aiming to address the complex challenges faced by nations grappling with migration and asylum issues. The proposal sets out to streamline and harmonize processes, providing a comprehensive framework that optimizes efficiency and fairness in handling migration and asylum matters.

One of the pivotal objectives underscored by Mouzourakis is to ensure a more robust and transparent asylum system. By incorporating innovative mechanisms and modern technologies, the proposed regulation seeks to expedite the processing of asylum applications, reducing backlogs and offering swifter responses to individuals seeking refuge. This, in turn, aims to provide better protection to those in need and alleviate the strains on host countries.

Furthermore, the proposal endeavors to enhance cooperation and coordination between member states, establishing a unified approach in managing migration and asylum. Through greater information sharing, joint decision-making, and improved solidarity, Mouzourakis contends that...