The transportation of irregular migrants is a complex issue, which concerns the field of criminal law.
With the increase in migratory flows, both in Greece and the rest of the world, and the growth of illegal carriers, new legal challenges and questions arise regarding the responsibility and response to this activity.
Protecting human rights: the relationship between security and the humanitarian crisis
The protection of human rights is a fundamental issue in the modern world. As irregular transfers of refugees and migrants intensify, the need for security and the protection of human rights are colliding and coexisting.
The more this phenomenon evolves, the more differentiated the criminal law becomes. In an effort to better protect human rights, bar associations in areas such as Igoumenitsa, Ioannina and Corfu, but also in the rest of Greece, are trying to create a better legislative framework.
The role of European legislation in the fight against the transfer of irregular migrants
European countries have adopted legislation that provides for severe penalties for illegal transporters. The role of European legislation is crucial in order to ensure fair penalties and to tackle the illegal transport of migrants.
In areas such as Corfu, Igoumenitsa and Ioannina, the penalties for the illegal transport of migrants range from one year in prison to life imprisonment, depending of course on the case. At the same time, there is a fine of up to 700,000 euros for each person transported.
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