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Mint
6 days ago
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- Mint
India added to UK's ‘Deport Now Appeal Later' expanded list for immediate deportation of foreign criminals
India is one of the countries now included in an expanded UK government list. This list targets foreign criminals for deportation after their sentencing, before their appeals are heard. The measure aims to address increasing migration to the UK. The UK Home Office on Sunday stated that the "Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will expand from eight to 23 countries, nearly triple. Under this scheme, foreign nationals from these countries will be deported first, with the opportunity to appeal only after the deportation. Foreigners whose human rights claims are denied will be able to participate in their UK appeal hearings remotely via video technology from abroad. 'For far too long, foreign criminals have been exploiting our immigration system, remaining in the UK for months or even years while their appeals drag on. That has to end,' a PTI report quoted Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. '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. The remote hearing scheme, revived in 2023 by then-Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman, included countries such as Finland, Nigeria, Estonia, Albania, Belize, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Kosovo. India will also be included alongside Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Guyana, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Uganda, and Zambia. The UK government stated that it is continuing its talks with various other countries regarding their participation in the scheme. 'We are leading diplomatic efforts to increase the number of countries where foreign criminals can be swiftly returned, and if they want to appeal, they can do so safely from their home country. Under this scheme, we're investing in international partnerships that uphold our security and make our streets safer,' said Foreign Secretary David Lammy. As per the Home Office, previously offenders from the countries on the expanded list could stay in the UK for months or years while their cases went through the appeals system, which was seen as an 'added burden on the British taxpayer' apart from the end of their prison sentences. It also published recent figures showing that approximately 5,200 foreign nationals have been deported since July 2024, when the Labour government assumed office, marking a 14 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, the government announced it is enacting legislation to allow for the removal of refugee protection rights from asylum seekers who commit notifiable sex offences, using the new authority granted by the Borders Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Around GBP 5 million has been invested to deploy specialist staff across nearly 80 jails in England and Wales, aiming to accelerate removals and deportations. (With inputs from agencies.)
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
UK adds India to 'deport now, appeal later' criminal list: What it means
India is set to join a wider list of countries whose nationals can be deported from the United Kingdom before they have the chance to appeal in person, according to the Financial Times. The UK Home Office confirmed on Sunday that its 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will grow from eight countries to 23. Under the policy, foreign nationals from these countries who have had their human rights claim refused will be sent home before their appeal is heard. They will be able to take part in hearings remotely via video link. 'For far too long, foreign criminals have been exploiting our immigration system, remaining in the UK for months or even years while their appeals drag on. That has to end,' said Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. '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.' The official press release does not specify which countries have been added to the list. What is UK's 'Deport Now, Appeal Later' scheme? The UK's 'Deport Now, Appeal Later' scheme is a Home Office policy that allows certain foreign nationals to be deported before their appeal against removal is heard, instead of remaining in the UK while the process is ongoing. How it works • Normally, a person who is refused leave to remain in the UK can stay in the country while appealing the decision. • Under this scheme, eligible individuals are removed to their home country first, and then take part in their UK appeal hearing remotely — usually via video link. • If the appeal succeeds, they can return to the UK. Who it applies to • Initially introduced in 2014 under the Immigration Act, it was aimed at foreign criminals given a prison sentence of at least 12 months. • The policy has been revived and expanded — as of August 2025, the Home Office plans to almost triple the list of countries covered, from 8 to 23, including India. • It applies where the Home Office believes removal before the appeal would not cause 'serious irreversible harm' or breach human rights obligations. The Home Office says the measure prevents people from using the appeals process to delay deportation for months or years, and ensures quicker enforcement against those convicted of crimes. List of countries in the scheme The list originally covered Finland, Nigeria, Estonia, Albania, Belize, Mauritius, Tanzania and Kosovo when revived in 2023 by then Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman. According to Financial Times, the expanded list will now include: • India • Angola • Australia • Botswana • Brunei • Bulgaria • Canada • Guyana • Indonesia • Kenya • Latvia • Lebanon • Malaysia • Uganda • Zambia The Home Office has not published the full list in its official press release but said discussions are ongoing with other countries about joining the scheme. 'We are leading diplomatic efforts to increase the number of countries where foreign criminals can be swiftly returned, and if they want to appeal, they can do so safely from their home country,' said Foreign Secretary David Lammy. 'Under this scheme, we're investing in international partnerships that uphold our security and make our streets safer.' Earlier release from prison The scheme comes alongside legislation passed in June, which from September will allow the government to deport prisoners after they have served 30 per cent of their sentence, instead of the current 50 per cent. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said the powers will apply to foreign national offenders already in custody and those newly sentenced. Discretion will be retained on a case-by-case basis. 'Deportations are up under this government, and with this new law they will happen earlier than ever before,' said Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. 'Our message is clear: if you abuse our hospitality and break our laws, we will send you packing.' Offenders serving life sentences, including terrorists and murderers, will still have to complete their prison terms before deportation. Impact and figures • Around 5,200 foreign nationals have been deported since July 2024, a 14 per cent rise over the previous year. • Foreign offenders make up about 12 per cent of the total prison population. • The average annual cost of a prison place is £54,000. The government has also committed £5 million to deploy specialist staff across nearly 80 prisons in England and Wales to speed up removals. Other immigration measures The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will allow the removal of asylum seekers convicted of certain sex offences from refugee protection. Plans in the Immigration White Paper published in May will also tighten how Article 8 of the Human Rights Act – the 'right to a family life' – can be used in deportation and asylum appeals. Since July 2024, the Labour government says it has returned 35,000 people with no right to remain, increased illegal working raids and arrests by 50 per cent, and boosted asylum decision-making by more than 116 per cent.
Deccan Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
India among countries on UK's expanded ‘Deport Now Appeal Later' list for foreign criminals
In an announcement on Sunday, the UK Home Office confirmed that the scope of its 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will be nearly trebled from eight countries to 23.
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
UK adds India to 'Deport Now Appeal Later' list amid immigration crackdown
India is among the countries being added to an expanded UK government list of countries where foreign criminals will be deported once they are sentenced before their appeals are heard as part of measures to crack down on rising migration to the an announcement on Sunday, the UK Home Office confirmed that the scope of its 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will be nearly trebled from eight countries to 23, with foreign nationals from these countries to be deported to their home countries before they can appeal against that who have had their human rights claim refused will have a chance to take part in their UK appeal hearing remotely from overseas using video technology. 'For far too long, foreign criminals have been exploiting our immigration system, remaining in the UK for months or even years while their appeals drag on. That has to end,' said Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.'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 list of countries covered under the remote hearing scheme, revived in 2023 by then Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman, included Finland, Nigeria, Estonia, Albania, Belize, Mauritius, Tanzania and India will be added along with Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Guyana, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Uganda and UK government said it remains in continuous discussions with 'a range of other countries about joining the scheme'.'We are leading diplomatic efforts to increase the number of countries where foreign criminals can be swiftly returned, and if they want to appeal, they can do so safely from their home country. Under this scheme, we're investing in international partnerships that uphold our security and make our streets safer,' said Foreign Secretary David to the Home Office, previously offenders from the countries on the expanded list could remain in the UK for months or years while their cases were worked through the appeals system as an 'added burden on the British taxpayer' beyond the end of the prison also released the latest figures to highlight that around 5,200 foreign nationals were deported since July 2024 when the Labour government came into office, an increase of 14 per cent over the previous the government said it is legislating to ensure that asylum seekers who commit notifiable sex offences can be stripped of their right to claim refugee protection under new powers in the Borders Security, Asylum and Immigration is said to have invested GBP 5 million for the deployment of specialist staff to almost 80 jails around England and Wales to speed up removals and UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ), meanwhile, announced it will go further on a previous legislation from June stipulating that most foreign prisoners can now be deported to their home country after serving just 30 per cent of their prison time, rather than 50 per back what it termed as 'a decades-old law', new powers will see the immediate deportation of criminals from prison, and such offenders will then be barred from re-entering the murderers and others serving life sentences will continue to have to serve their prison sentence before being considered for deportation.'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,' said Justice Secretary Shabana changes will apply to prisoners serving fixed-term, or determinate, sentences and discretion to not use the measure on a case-by-case basis will be retained, the ministry to official data referenced by the MoJ, foreign offenders make up around 12 per cent of the total prison population, with prison places costing GBP 54,000 a year on tougher new measures will apply to all foreign national offenders already in custody as well as those newly sentenced, with legislation to be tabled in Parliament in the next session.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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First Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
UK expands ‘Deport Now Appeal Later' list for foreign criminals, India one of 15 new entries
The UK government has expanded its 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme from 8 to 23 countries, adding India to the list. The move will allow foreign criminals to be deported before their appeals are heard, with remote hearings available from their home countries read more India is among the countries being added to an expanded UK government list of countries where foreign criminals will be deported once they are sentenced before their appeals are heard as part of measures to crack down on rising migration to the country. In an announcement on Sunday, the UK Home Office confirmed that the scope of its 'Deport Now Appeal Later' scheme will be nearly trebled from eight countries to 23, with foreign nationals from these countries to be deported to their home countries before they can appeal against that decision. Foreigners who have had their human rights claim refused will have a chance to take part in their UK appeal hearing remotely from overseas using video technology. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'For far too long, foreign criminals have been exploiting our immigration system, remaining in the UK for months or even years while their appeals drag on. That has to end,' said Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. '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 said. The list of countries covered under the remote hearing scheme, revived in 2023 by then Conservative home secretary Suella Braverman, included Finland, Nigeria, Estonia, Albania, Belize, Mauritius, Tanzania and Kosovo. Now, India will be added along with Angola, Australia, Botswana, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Guyana, Indonesia, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Uganda and Zambia. The UK government said it remains in continuous discussions with 'a range of other countries about joining the scheme'. 'We are leading diplomatic efforts to increase the number of countries where foreign criminals can be swiftly returned, and if they want to appeal, they can do so safely from their home country. Under this scheme, we're investing in international partnerships that uphold our security and make our streets safer,' said Foreign Secretary David Lammy. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to the Home Office, previously offenders from the countries on the expanded list could remain in the UK for months or years while their cases were worked through the appeals system as an 'added burden on the British taxpayer' beyond the end of the prison sentences. It also released the latest figures to highlight that around 5,200 foreign nationals were deported since July 2024 when the Labour government came into office, an increase of 14 per cent over the previous year. Additionally, the government said it is legislating to ensure that asylum seekers who commit notifiable sex offences can be stripped of their right to claim refugee protection under new powers in the Borders Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. It is said to have invested GBP 5 million for the deployment of specialist staff to almost 80 jails around England and Wales to speed up removals and deportations. The UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ), meanwhile, announced it will go further on a previous legislation from June stipulating that most foreign prisoners can now be deported to their home country after serving just 30 per cent of their prison time, rather than 50 per cent. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Stripping back what it termed as 'a decades-old law', new powers will see the immediate deportation of criminals from prison, and such offenders will then be barred from re-entering the UK. Terrorists, murderers and others serving life sentences will continue to have to serve their prison sentence before being considered for deportation. '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,' said Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The changes will apply to prisoners serving fixed-term, or determinate, sentences and discretion to not use the measure on a case-by-case basis will be retained, the ministry said. According to official data referenced by the MoJ, foreign offenders make up around 12 per cent of the total prison population, with prison places costing GBP 54,000 a year on average. The tougher new measures will apply to all foreign national offenders already in custody as well as those newly sentenced, with legislation to be tabled in Parliament in the next session. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
