Brussels, 11/12/2008 (Agence Europe) - The Council of the European Union officially endorsed, on Tuesday 9 December during the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council, the so-called “returns” directive which is intended to facilitate the expulsion of illegal immigrants from the EU. One of the most disputed provisions of the text provides for extension of the duration of custody to 18 months at most. As some countries do not have a maximum duration, these 18 months could...