Immigration bill should protect migrant children, say rights bodies
Human rights groups welcome the bill, but say amendments are silent about children of immigrants and stateless people
12 February 2025 - 05:00
Human rights organisations have asked parliament to amend the Immigration Amendment Bill to ensure migrant children are protected from the laws that regulate deportation of illegal foreigners.
The parliament portfolio committee on home affairs received written and oral submissions on Tuesday from civil and human rights organisations regarding the bill...
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