immigrants who Crossing the English Channel to reach Britain will be barred from seeking asylum under plans announced from the state new home secretary on Tuesday.
At the Conservative Party conference, Suila Braverman used it first Keynote speech since taking on The role to me set out proposals.
The new Laws – that go beyond the citizenship and border law that came into force force in June – Coming to full ban on anyone Entering the UK illegally is an asylum claim.
The announcement classify the latest try before government To reduce the growing number of Channel crossings after the pioneer policy to send immigrants on a one-way The trip to Rwanda stopped amid legal challenges.
So far this year more from 33500 people receipt in Britain after the flight from France.
Braverman told the conference in Birmingham: “We have to stop the boats crossing the canal. This is gone on Too long.
“But I have to be straight with You: No fast fixes and the problem chronic.”
She said the law “simply does not work” and that the legislation is “abused” by people smugglers people Making “multiple, meritless and last-accurate claims” and – targeting attorneys – by “professional small Boat chase for law firms,” adding: “This can’t go on.”
“I will commit Here’s the day I’ll bring it forward Legislation to make it clear that the only way to the UK is via a safe and legal route…so if you deliberately entered the UK illegally from a safe country, you should quickly to your home country or has been relocated to Rwanda. This is where your asylum application will be considered.”
Activists denounced the plan as further “attacks”. on ‘Real refugees’ and described them as a ‘blatant breach’ of Britain international Obligations under the Refugee Convention.
Claire Mosley, Founder of Refugee charity Care4Calais said the proposal was “barbaric and unnecessary” as it claimed government rhetoric. on The channel crossings were “simply false. “
“There is a mountain of Evidence that the vast majority are genuine refugees; This incrimination of Theirs is the blatant victim blaming of Incredibly weak peopleSimply for the purpose of headlines.
“Those who Survived the worst horrors in this is world should They don’t risk their lives once again Just asking for asylum in UK The obvious answer is give They have a safe passage. This would break model of people smugglers and save lives.
“If this government really wanted to stop small Boat crossings, will provide safe passage for those who You have a viable claim for seek refuge.”
Refugee Action CEO Tim Nauer Hilton said: “Now is the time clear this is home secretary only cares for save people out, do not keep them safe. Preventing those crossing the canal from seeking asylum is a flagrant violation of The international The refugee laws the UK proudly helped create in The first place. “
Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International for Refugee and Migrant Rights in the UK directorHe warned that declaring the country an “asylum-free zone” would make the UK a beacon for illegal” and that the government’s conduct “was seriously detrimental to the conduct of the United Kingdom.” international reputation. “
Steve Curracho director of policy Advocating freedom from torture, he said, “Inhumane plans clearly undermine international rules Made after the Holocaust that ensure number-one Escape from persecution is unacceptable protection Because of how that they arrive in country.”
immigrants who Crossing the English Channel to reach Britain will be barred from seeking asylum under plans announced from the state new home secretary on Tuesday.
At the Conservative Party conference, Suila Braverman used it first Keynote speech since taking on The role to me set out proposals.
The new Laws – that go beyond the citizenship and border law that came into force force in June – Coming to full ban on anyone Entering the UK illegally is an asylum claim.
The announcement classify the latest try before government To reduce the growing number of Channel crossings after the pioneer policy to send immigrants on a one-way The trip to Rwanda stopped amid legal challenges.
So far this year more from 33500 people receipt in Britain after the flight from France.
Braverman told the conference in Birmingham: “We have to stop the boats crossing the canal. This is gone on Too long.
“But I have to be straight with You: No fast fixes and the problem chronic.”
She said the law “simply does not work” and that the legislation is “abused” by people smugglers people Making “multiple, meritless and last-accurate claims” and – targeting attorneys – by “professional small Boat chase for law firms,” adding: “This can’t go on.”
“I will commit Here’s the day I’ll bring it forward Legislation to make it clear that the only way to the UK is via a safe and legal route…so if you deliberately entered the UK illegally from a safe country, you should quickly to your home country or has been relocated to Rwanda. This is where your asylum application will be considered.”
Activists denounced the plan as further “attacks”. on ‘Real refugees’ and described them as a ‘blatant breach’ of Britain international Obligations under the Refugee Convention.
Claire Mosley, Founder of Refugee charity Care4Calais said the proposal was “barbaric and unnecessary” as it claimed government rhetoric. on The channel crossings were “simply false. “
“There is a mountain of Evidence that the vast majority are genuine refugees; This incrimination of Theirs is the blatant victim blaming of Incredibly weak peopleSimply for the purpose of headlines.
“Those who Survived the worst horrors in this is world should They don’t risk their lives once again Just asking for asylum in UK The obvious answer is give They have a safe passage. This would break model of people smugglers and save lives.
“If this government really wanted to stop small Boat crossings, will provide safe passage for those who You have a viable claim for seek refuge.”
Refugee Action CEO Tim Nauer Hilton said: “Now is the time clear this is home secretary only cares for save people out, do not keep them safe. Preventing those crossing the canal from seeking asylum is a flagrant violation of The international The refugee laws the UK proudly helped create in The first place. “
Steve Valdez-Symonds, Amnesty International for Refugee and Migrant Rights in the UK directorHe warned that declaring the country an “asylum-free zone” would make the UK a beacon for illegal” and that the government’s conduct “was seriously detrimental to the conduct of the United Kingdom.” international reputation. “
Steve Curracho director of policy Advocating freedom from torture, he said, “Inhumane plans clearly undermine international rules Made after the Holocaust that ensure number-one Escape from persecution is unacceptable protection Because of how that they arrive in country.”