Summary

The present report outlines the main activities undertaken by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants since the most recent report to the General Assembly. The report contains a study on effective access to justice for migrants, which includes the right to information and interpretation, legal aid and representation, consular assistance and access to remedies and redress. The study analyses the obstacles faced by migrants in their access to justice and stresses the need to foster the establishment of “firewall” protections to safeguard this right. In addition, the study contains recommendations to States to ensure effective access to justice for migrants, including those with particular protection needs.