Regional Court of Białystok, decision IV Nsm 1687/21, 30 September 2021
The case concerns an accompanied minor who was put in a care and educational facility for 3 months, while her brother was placed in a detention camp.
District Court of Olsztyn, decision II Ko 192/21, 15 March 2022
The case concerns a child detained in a closed detention camp in Poland although the child has applied for international protection in the country.
Supreme Court of Poland, decision II KK 148/22, 20 June 2023
The Polish Supreme Court ruled that a refugee who had been wrongfully placed in a refugee camp is entitled to claim compensation from public authorities.
ASGI v. Ministry of the Interior, Court of Catania (Italy) No. 12915/2023 RG., 5 February 2024
The Court of Catania addressed the case of the ASGI association following the identification of over 100 unaccompanied foreign minors detained in the Contrada Cifali hotspot for up to three months.
R.T.A v. The Agency for the Welfare of Asylum Seekers (Malta), Ref. 22L-008, 16 May 2023
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