Britain’s immigration plan spurs UN action

In a written statement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), it was stated that the bill in its current form obliges the Home Office to block irregular migrants from accessing the UK asylum system.

“Instead of providing these asylum seekers with protection, they will be detained in the UK while arrangements are made for their deportation to another country,” the statement said. If the bill passes, it would mean an asylum ban. This removes the right of those who arrive irregularly, regardless of their individual circumstances, to seek refugee protection in the UK, no matter how real and compelling their claims. UNHCR is deeply concerned by the UK government’s asylum bill being tabled in the House of Commons today.” expression was used.

“THIS MEANS RAPE”

Emphasizing that this would be a clear breach of the Refugee Convention if accepted, it was pointed out that it would cast a shadow over the long-standing humanitarian tradition of the British people.

Noting that most people fleeing war do not have access to the necessary passports and visas, therefore they will not have safe and legal means to use, the statement said. shared opinion.

The statement also called on the British government and all MPs to reconsider the bill and instead look for more humane and practical solutions.

ENGLAND BILL

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman said that with the enactment of the government-prepared bill, irregular migrants who enter the country illegally on boats will be deported within 28 days without any judicial review or bail, and court proceedings will be conducted remotely. after deportation.

Braverman briefed lawmakers in parliament about the bill prepared by the Conservative Party government to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel by boat.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, for his part, stated that they tried by all means to prevent irregular migrants from entering the country by boat from the English Channel, but this did not work, arguing that they had no choice but to enact “tough” measures. New laws to ensure deterrence.

Sunak held a press conference on the “Illegal Immigration Bill” announced by the government today, at the Prime Minister’s Office Number 10, which aims to prevent irregular immigrants from entering the UK through the Channel Channel. Stain.

“YOU CANNOT STAY IN THIS COUNTRY”

Rishi Sunak, in his speech at the podium with the slogan “Stop the (immigrant) boats” on the front, drew attention to the fact that the number of people entering England illegally with small boats has more than quadrupled in the last 2 years.

Arguing that those who crossed the English Channel illegally did not directly escape a country ravaged by war, persecution or life-threatening dangers, Sunak said these people arrived in England via safe European countries and paid large sums. money to human traffickers.

Sunak also stressed that those who come to England illegally cannot stay in this country. (AA)