Alternatives to Immigration Detention in Contexts with Transit Migration

This briefing paper was written to provide an overview of practical examples and recent developments in the field of alternatives to detention (ATD) in contexts with transit migration, in order to highlight promising practice and encourage further progress in this area. It aims to inspire and embolden governments, local authorities, international organisations, civil society and community actors and other stakeholders, with steps they can take to move away from the use of immigration detention.