The government is implementing measures to deport foreign criminals in response to overcrowded prisons. Foreign criminals constitute 13% of the UK prison population, costing approximately £54,000 annually per prisoner. Those who have completed 30% of their prison sentences will be prioritized for deportation. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized the need for radical action, while a spokesperson from Reform UK criticized the Labour government's stance on deportations. The Immigration White Paper aims to create a controlled immigration system, while legislative changes will facilitate the removal of problematic foreign prisoners more quickly.
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said, "This Government is taking radical action to deport foreign criminals, as part of our Plan for Change. Deportations are up under this Government, and with this new law they will happen earlier than ever before. Our message is clear: if you abuse our hospitality and break our laws, we will send you packing."
A Government spokesman said, "Our Immigration White Paper will end the addiction to cheap overseas labour that saw net migration explode to nearly one million in recent years by replacing it with an immigration system that is controlled, selective and fair and boosting opportunities for homegrown talent."
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