Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
30.1.2024 14.15
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a legislative proposal on amendments to the Aliens Act. The deadline for submitting comments is 20 February 2024.
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
2.10.2023 12.51
The Ministry of the Interior's project will examine the provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act. The aim is to tighten the Aliens Act in accordance with the set of measures related to voluntary return and departure laid down in the Government Programme.
Enough time and resources should be reserved for the comprehensive reform of the Aliens Act
23.1.2023 13.35
A study commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior explored ways to anticipate future needs for amendments when drafting legislation. To this end, the study looked into the amendments made to the Aliens Act and the motivations behind them. The study was carried out by Åbo Akademi University in cooperation with researchers from the University of Turku.
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Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
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Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
Press release
30.1.2024 14.15
Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
Press release
2.10.2023 12.51
Enough time and resources should be reserved for the comprehensive reform of the Aliens Act
Press release
23.1.2023 13.35
Study of the Aliens Act will examine whether the need to amend legislation can be anticipated
Press release
1.9.2022 15.10
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