ECHR

human rights

European court rules against Denmark in human rights case

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that Denmark infringed the human rights of a convicted criminal.

Immigration

One week after minister admitted mistakes, ill asylum seeker returns to Denmark

A refugee from Afghanistan who is suffering from heart disease has returned to Denmark, where he was previously refused asylum, a week after immigration minister Inger Støjberg admitted incorrect practise by her ministry.

Immigration

Immigration minister panned by opposition over ill refugee deportation scandal

Opposition politicians say they find Denmark’s minister for immigration Inger Støjberg 'hard to trust' after she admitted to poor practice by her ministry.

Immigration

Denmark may have illegally deported seriously ill refugees as minister admits poor practice

Seriously ill asylum seekers may have been refused humanitarian protection in Denmark in breach of a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).