Ceuta border fence Ceuta border fence The Ceuta border fence forms part of the Morocco–Spain border at Ceuta, a city on the North African coast. Constructed by Spain, its purpose is to prevent smuggling and to stop migrants from entering Europe. Morocco objected to the construction of the barrier since it does not recognize Spanish sovereignty in Ceuta. Ceuta is an integral part of Spain, and therefore of the European Union; its border and its equivalent in Melilla are the only two land borders between the European Union and an African country. The fence consists of parallel 6 metre (20-foot) fences topped with
Country Land and Business Association Country Land and Business Association The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is a membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. CLA members own or manage over 50% of the rural land in England and Wales. The 33,000-strong membership includes landowners, farmers and rural businesses. The CLA states that it "is the only organisation dedicated to defending your interests as a landowner and is your only truly independent and authoritative source of advice." It offers members a support and advice network through a free in-house policy, legal, and tax advisory service, as well