More foreign criminals to be deported under expanded scheme
Foreign nationals who have had their human rights 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:AngolaBotswanaBruneiBulgariaGuyanaIndonesiaKenyaLatviaLebanonMalaysiaUgandaZambiaCooper 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.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."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.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".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.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.
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