The closure of the Foreigners and Borders Service (SEF) in October 2023 will even be subject to a “careful assessment”, the Home Secretary confirmed this Friday, in accordance with the government’s policy proposal.
Margarida Blasco spoke at a ceremony marking the 113th anniversary of the National Republican Guard (NRG) in Lisbon, where she spoke about the NRG’s role in securing national and European borders and strengthening the institution’s responsibility in this matter. after the restructuring of the internal security system, which led to the process of liquidation of the SEF.
“A process during which the government intends to conduct a thorough assessment, identify and correct legal inconsistencies, operational failures and areas of conflict of authority,” the minister concluded.
According to the Minister of the Interior, the prevention of cross-border crimes and the control of illegal immigration flows should lead to “the promotion of regulated, humanistic, dignified and constructive immigration, which will ensure the sustainable development of Portugal by implementing integration measures.” who respect their fundamental rights.”
“To this end, it is necessary to take into account security aspects and prevent these immigrants from becoming victims of exploitation by illegal and criminal networks,” he continued.
The previous Socialist leader terminated the activities of the SEF, which was dissolved on October 29, 2023, transferring the police powers of this security service to the PSP, GNR and the Judicial Police (PJ).
The functions of administrative issues related to immigrants were transferred to a new agency and the Institute of Registers and Notaries (IRN), and a Coordination Unit for Borders and Foreigners was created, which operates under the direction of the Secretary General of the Homeland System. Safety.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), which deals with the regularization and integration of immigrants in Portugal, has also taken over the powers of the disappeared High Commission for Migration.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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