Proponents of the PP’s legislative proposal argue that it is a pragmatic and essential measure to restore order and provide clarity to the security forces tasked with protecting Spain’s borders. By aligning the legal status of maritime arrivals with those who attempt to cross the land fences, the reform aims to eliminate the current legal ambiguity that prevents officers from acting decisively. Supporters maintain that without this change, the state is effectively unable to manage the shifting tactics of irregular migration, which increasingly utilize the sea to bypass existing containment measures.
From this viewpoint, the primary responsibility of the government is to ensure the integrity of its borders and support the professionals on the front lines. Advocates argue that the current situation leaves police and civil guards vulnerable to legal challenges for simply doing their jobs. By codifying these returns into law, the state would provide the necessary legal framework to ensure that security operations are conducted with full transparency and institutional backing, rather than relying on interpretations that may vary between courts.
Furthermore, supporters emphasize that this is a targeted solution for a specific, localized problem. Because Ceuta and Melilla face unique pressures that differ from the maritime routes to the Canary or Balearic Islands, a tailored approach is both logical and efficient. This perspective holds that the proposal is not about undermining rights, but about creating a consistent, enforceable policy that sends a clear message to criminal networks and potential migrants that illegal entry attempts will be met with a unified and lawful state response.