Greek Parliament Approves Harsh Migration Bill: Prison Sentences, Fines and Ankle-Monitors - UNICORN RIOT

Greek Parliament Approves Harsh Migration Bill: Prison Sentences, Fines and Ankle-Monitors - UNICORN RIOT

Athens, Greece — Amidst strong reactions, Greece’s Parliament voted on Wednesday, September 3 in favor of a new migration bill, which introduces prison sentences of two to five years for those who remain in the country after their asylum applications have been rejected, among other provisions. The new law comes as part of a broader anti-immigrant policy recently adopted by the conservative New Democracy government. In July, increased refugee and…