MONITORING ACTIVITIES FORCED DEPORTATIONS MONITORING OF FORCED DEPORTATIONS What: The Ombudsman monitors forced deportations by the police of foreign citizens without legal residence in Denmark. Why: The monitoring is especially aimed at ensuring that the police carry out depor­ tations with respect for the individual and without unnecessary use of force. Thus, the Ombudsman assesses whether the police act in accordance with applicable law – in­ cluding EU law and international human rights conventions – and good administrative practice. How: The monitoring covers the period from the decision on forced deportation until the deportation is completed. The Ombudsman reviews police reports and a number of concluded deportation cases. In addition, Ombudsman staff participate in a number of deportations. The Ombudsman’s monitoring is particularly focused on the use of force, separation of families, vulnerable groups, for example persons with health problems, prior contact and information, the security assessment prior to the deportation, aborted deporta­ tions and the deportation report. Who: The Monitoring Department carries out the monitoring of forced deportations. For more information on the Ombudsman’s monitoring of forced deportations, please see www.ombudsmanden.dk/udsendelser (in Danish only). 71