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| More foreign criminals to be deported under expanded scheme | More foreign criminals to be deported under expanded scheme |
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| Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the changes are to prevent criminals from "exploiting our immigration system" | Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the changes are to prevent criminals from "exploiting our immigration system" |
| More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its "deport now, appeal later" scheme. | More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals against their removal are heard as the Home Office adds 15 new countries to its "deport now, appeal later" scheme. |
| The policy allows the government to send foreigners who commit crimes in the UK back to their home countries before they can appeal against the decision. | The policy allows the government to send foreigners who commit crimes in the UK back to their home countries before they can appeal against the decision. |
| The scheme's new countries, including Canada, India and Australia, bring the total to 23 - nearly three times more than the original eight, with the Home Office saying more could follow in the future. | The scheme's new countries, including Canada, India and Australia, bring the total to 23 - nearly three times more than the original eight, with the Home Office saying more could follow in the future. |
| Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says expansion of the scheme is to prevent foreign criminals from "exploiting our immigration system" and "fast-track" their removals. | Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says expansion of the scheme is to prevent foreign criminals from "exploiting our immigration system" and "fast-track" their removals. |
| Foreign nationals who have had their claim refused will be expelled from the UK and can take part in their appeal hearings from their home countries via video link. | Foreign nationals who have had their claim refused will be expelled from the UK and can take part in their appeal hearings from their home countries via video link. |
| The other countries added to the scheme are: | The other countries added to the scheme are: |
| Angola | Angola |
| Botswana | Botswana |
| Brunei | Brunei |
| Bulgaria | Bulgaria |
| Guyana | Guyana |
| Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Kenya | Kenya |
| Latvia | Latvia |
| Lebanon | Lebanon |
| Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Uganda | Uganda |
| Zambia | Zambia |
| Cooper said previously that offenders were able to remain in the UK "for months or even years" while their cases worked through the appeals system. | Cooper said previously that offenders were able to remain in the UK "for months or even years" while their cases worked through the appeals system. |
| "That has to end. Those who commit crimes in our country cannot be allowed to manipulate the system, which is why we are restoring control and sending a clear message that our laws must be respected and will be enforced," she added. | "That has to end. Those who commit crimes in our country cannot be allowed to manipulate the system, which is why we are restoring control and sending a clear message that our laws must be respected and will be enforced," she added. |
| Ministers argue that increasing deportations will ease the overcrowding crisis in prisons. | |
| Prisons in England and Wales are facing significant capacity challenges, with occupancy levels nearing 100%. | |
| There were 772 prisoners from the 15 new countries covered by "deport now, appeal later", according to Ministry of Justice figures from the end of June. | |
| Of the new countries, only Indians are in the most numerous nationalities among current prisoners. | |
| Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomed the decision and said the UK was working to increase the number of other countries where foreign criminals can be returned. | Foreign Secretary David Lammy welcomed the decision and said the UK was working to increase the number of other countries where foreign criminals can be returned. |
| Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, welcomed the move, adding: "But even with this U-turn, only the Conservative Party is committed to deporting all foreign criminals. | Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, welcomed the move, adding: "But even with this U-turn, only the Conservative Party is committed to deporting all foreign criminals. |
| "Until Keir Starmer either commits to deporting all foreign criminals or stops rolling out the red carpet for migrants the world over, this problem is not going away." | "Until Keir Starmer either commits to deporting all foreign criminals or stops rolling out the red carpet for migrants the world over, this problem is not going away." |
| The move comes after the justice secretary announced on Sunday new plans to deport foreign criminals immediately after they have received a custodial sentence. | The move comes after the justice secretary announced on Sunday new plans to deport foreign criminals immediately after they have received a custodial sentence. |
| Under the proposals for England and Wales, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. | Under the proposals for England and Wales, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. |
| Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said that foreign criminals would be sent "packing" if they "abuse our hospitality and break our laws". | Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said that foreign criminals would be sent "packing" if they "abuse our hospitality and break our laws". |
| The new powers - which require Parliament's approval - would save taxpayers money and increase publish safety, the government said. | The new powers - which require Parliament's approval - would save taxpayers money and increase publish safety, the government said. |
| However, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick warned that some countries may refuse to take in those who are deported. | However, shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick warned that some countries may refuse to take in those who are deported. |
| He suggested Sir Keir Starmer should "suspend visas and foreign aid" in the event that countries don't take back their nationals. | He suggested Sir Keir Starmer should "suspend visas and foreign aid" in the event that countries don't take back their nationals. |
| According to the government, foreign offenders make up around 12% percent of the prison population, with prison places costing £54,000 a year on average. | According to the government, foreign offenders make up around 12% percent of the prison population, with prison places costing £54,000 a year on average. |
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