After Brussels, a Civil Liberties Committee delegation go to Calais (France) to look into irregular crossings to the UK and the implications for reception facilities. MEPs meet with municipal representatives in Calais as well as judicial and police authorities in charge of security aspects related to the migratory situation and borders, with a focus on the fight against smuggling. The delegation visits a reception centre and meets with local associations involved in humanitarian support to migrants. The visit also include the joint UK-France Coordination and Information Centre.

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Asylum and Migration: Visit of a Delegation of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs to Calais (France) - (part 2)

Visit of the State-run humanitarian contingency organisation in Calais. Presentation, visit of storage sheds or winterisation, visit of &bdquo;Ressourcerie&rdquo; (place to dry belongings of refugees), 30 shots  <p></p>

<p>Visit of CAES (reception centre) of Saint-Martin-Boulogne housed in a converted former hotel, 17 shots</p>