Spain's Partido Popular (PP) has scheduled a Senate vote this Wednesday to reform the Immigration Law. The proposal, drafted by Alma Ezcurra, seeks to allow the rejection of migrants who reach the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla by swimming across the border.
The legislative move follows a July Supreme Court ruling which decreed that 'hot returns' are not permitted for those arriving by sea. The PP's proposed Article 1 states that foreigners detected at land or sea borders may be rejected to prevent illegal entry.
With an absolute majority in the Senate, the PP aims to mandate that international protection requests be formalised only at designated points. The reform requires a full legislative majority and must adhere to international human rights and EU regulations.