Scenarios of fundamental rights violations at the borders : guidance for border guards on Dos and Don'ts

The following scenarios are based mainly on Serious Incidents Reports received by the Frontex' Fundamental Rights Office, concerning violations that allegedly took place at border areas where the Agency is operating. All cases refer to situations where third country nationals are under the jurisdiction of the authorities of the host state participating in a joint activity. In 2022-23, the Fundamental Rights Office launched approximately 100 Serious Incident Reports related to fundamental rights,1 matching the scenarios outlined below. This indicates that they represent potential violations of a widespread nature.