We need legal mechanisms for migration to prevent deaths at sea - Molly Scott Cato MEP
Channel: Molly MEP
Date: 15/11/2018

Sadly, an initiative calling on the European Commission to present a legislative proposal for the introduction of European humanitarian visas failed in the European parliament today (14/11/2019). It is unacceptable that thousands of migrants still die every year in the Mediterranean Sea in their search for safety. We must provide legal mechanisms allowing them to apply for humanitarian protection or asylum before they leave home. Only the establishment of safe routes into Europe can prevent these tragic deaths in our waters. However, a coalition of right-wing forces, including the UK Tories, managed to block the proposal, obliging those seeking protection to continue taking deadly risks. Find out more about Molly's work on human rights and migration at http://mollymep.org.uk/