International feedback: Residence authorisation
In the following we have chosen some citations on the subject. At the end of each original citation you can find the source with a link to the complete text of the citation.
«The Committee recommends that revocation of the temporary residence permits of foreign married women who experience domestic violence, and anylegislative changes with regard to residency requirements that may be underconsideration, be undertaken only after a full assessment of the impact of such measures on those women.»
- Source: CEDAW 2003, al. 35
«ECRI reiterates its recommendation that the authorities take steps to ensure that the witdrawal of residence permits is strictly regulated and subject to judicial control. In particular, it considers that the withdrawal of residence permits on the grounds that persons have been dependent on State benefits for prolonged periods,or the withdrawal of residence permits as an additional penalty for persons convicted of crimes should be as limited as possible and closely regulated.»
- Source: ECRI, al. 106
«Deportation of illegal immigrants resident in Switzerland for a long time: in decisions giving reasons and open to appeal before a court, determine the situation of long-term illegal residents, taking due account, among other things, of their individual and family situations, and of any efforts they have made to find work and integrate.»
Update: 23.12.2011
