Challenges in Deportation Procedures in Poland: Insights from Tomasz Sieniow on Radio TOK FM
On August 28, 2024, Tomasz Sieniow, a member of the Horizon Europe GAPs team at the Centre of Migration Research of the University of Warsaw, took part in a popular radio program “Światopodgląd” on Radio TOK FM, a major Polish supra-regional radio station of an informative and journalistic nature, broadcasting across dozens of Polish cities, as well as via the Internet. The discussion with the well-known Polish journalist Agnieszka Lichnerowicz included an attempt to answer questions such as: Should deportation procedures be improved? What do they currently involve? Why is the European Union struggling to enforce deportations effectively? Drawing on his extensive experience as a lawyer involved in numerous cases concerning foreign nationals, including asylum and return proceedings, Tomasz provided insights into these issues, including border procedures. He also referenced findings from GAPs project research conducted in Poland and Georgia.
In response to one of the questions, Tomasz highlighted: “I believe these procedures have been streamlined for many years; however, merely optimising procedures does not guarantee that decisions will be executed. We are dealing with individuals who are often unpredictable, with their own agendas, and unique circumstances. For instance, a person denied refugee status may still be unable to be deported because the country they would be sent to does not guarantee human rights and they could face life-threatening consequences, such as a death sentence”.
The recording of the broadcast (in Polish) is available here.
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