Britain’s immigration plan spurs UN action
The United Nations (UN) has expressed its deep concern over the bill submitted by the British government to the House of Commons, which aims to prevent irregular migrants from entering the UK via the English Channel.
In a written statement from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), it was stated that the bill in its current form forces the Home Office to block irregular migrants from accessing the UK asylum system.
“Instead of providing protection to these asylum seekers, they will be detained in the UK while arrangements are made for their deportation to another country,” the statement said. If the bill is passed, 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 demands. UNHCR is deeply concerned about the asylum bill submitted by the UK government to the House of Commons today.” expression was used.
“THIS MEANS VIOLATION”
Emphasizing that this would be a clear violation of the Refugee Convention if accepted, it was noted that it would cast a shadow over the long-standing humanitarian tradition of the British people.
Noting that most people fleeing the 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. opinion shared.
The statement also called on the British government and all MPs to reconsider the bill and instead seek more humane and practical solutions.
ENGLAND’S Draft Law
British Interior Minister Suella Braverman noted that with the enactment of the bill prepared by the government, irregular migrants entering the country illegally on boats will be deported within 28 days without being subjected to any judicial review and bail, and legal proceedings will be carried out remotely after deportation.
Braverman briefed lawmakers in parliament about the draft law prepared by the Conservative Party government to prevent immigrants from crossing the English Channel by boat.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, on the other hand, stated that they tried every way to stop irregular migrants from entering the country by boat from the English Channel, but this did not work, and argued that they had no choice but to enact “hard” 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 migrants from entering the UK via the English Channel.
“THEY CANNOT STAY IN THIS COUNTRY”
Rishi Sunak, in his speech on the podium with the slogan “Stop (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 escape directly from a war-ridden country, persecution or life-threatening dangers, Sunak said that these people came to England via safe European countries and paid large sums to human smugglers.
Sunak also underlined that those who come to England illegally cannot stay in this country. (AA)
