The Home Office is broadening the 'deport now, appeal later' policy by adding 15 countries, including Canada and India, which increases the total to 23. This initiative aims to expedite the removal of foreign criminals before their appeals are processed. Offenders with denied human rights claims will also be expelled and can attend appeals via video link. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighted the necessity to end delays that allowed foreign criminals to remain in the UK, reinforcing the enforcement of UK laws against exploitation of the immigration system.
The Home Office is expanding its 'deport now, appeal later' scheme, adding 15 countries including Canada, India and Australia, aiming to expedite deportations for foreign criminals.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the need to prevent foreign criminals from exploiting the immigration system, allowing them to appeal from their home countries via video link.
Cooper stated that previous delays allowed offenders to remain in the UK for months or even years, indicating the need for a more efficient system.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy supported the decision, indicating ongoing efforts to expand the list of countries from which foreign criminals can be returned.
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