The refoulement should not be confused with the refusal of entry.
Although both measures allow national security forces
to refuse the irregular entry of aliens into Spain,
there are significant legal differences.
The refusal of entry is a summary refoulement for preventing
the entry into Spain and for returning aliens to Morocco
who try to pass the perimeter of the Ceuta or Melila border.
The administration inquiry it's not required for the execution.
On the contrary, the refoulement is an overall measure to refuse admission
of aliens on the border in their intent of illegal entry
or of people already deported, either from Spain
or other member of European Union
that have the prohibition of entry.
Unlike the refusal of entry,
the refoulement is transmitted to an administrative procedure.
The person can qualify for a legal aid and an interpreter
It is always possible to appeal against the refoulement.
Moreover, the refoulement may not be implemented
in the case of sick persons or pregnant women
where the transfer can present a risk for their health,
and if the application for international activity
is formalized by the alien.