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Migration crisis inquiry

Europe, including the UK, is facing a huge challenge arising from the number of refugees and migrants reaching levels not seen since the Second World War. In addition to people fleeing war and insecurity as refugees, there are large numbers of migrants attempting to come to Europe to seek a better life for themselves and their families.

After a year-long inquiry, the Home Affairs Committee says EU action to address a crisis it should have foreseen has been “too little, too late”, with the EU-Turkey agreement a partial solution at best which raises serious humanitarian, human rights, logistical and legal concerns.

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