Category: Illegal Migration Bill

UK Police to Help Crack Down on People Smugglers in North Africa

UK police officers are to be tasked with breaking up people-smuggling gangs alongside security forces in North African countries, it has been reported. The Times of London has been told National Crime Agency (NCA) officers would join nations in the region in their efforts to stop the people traffickers. According to the newspaper, the Italian…


Braverman’s Small Boats Bill Sparks Backlash in Lords

The Home Secretary’s Illegal Migration Bill received a rocky ride through the Lords as cross-party peers almost unanimously criticised the small boat cutting plans. Several voiced concern over how the UK would be viewed on the world stage, with one peer stating that Britain faced “humiliation” if the legislation goes through in its current form….


UK, Italian Prime Ministers Vow to Work Together to Tackle Illegal Immigration

The leaders of Britain and Italy have vowed to work together to tackle illegal immigration and other common challenges, as they hailed the “very strong” relations between their two countries. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni to Downing Street on Thursday, who is on a two-day visit to the UK….


Illegal Immigrants Fuelling Crime and Prostitution in UK: Braverman

Illegal immigrants are fuelling crime and prostitution in the UK, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. Speaking in Parliament ahead of another successful step to having her Illegal Migration Bill passed, Braverman said those crossing the English Channel illegally have values “at odds with our country.” “We are seeing heightened levels of criminality when related…


Illegal Migration Bill Risks Breaching International Rights Obligations: UK Watchdog

The Illegal Migration Bill risks breaching the UK’s international obligations to protect human rights and exposes people to serious harm, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned. The bill—which has its remaining stages in the House of Commons on Wednesday—is aimed at clamping down on illegal immigrants reaching the UK by crossing the…


European Judges to Lose Power to Block UK Illegal Immigration

Following pressure from some factions of the Conservative party who had threatened to rebel over legislation tackling small boats crossing the Channel, European Court of Human Rights judges may no longer have the ability to block deportations. In the hope of seeing off a backbench rebellion, the Illegal Migration Bill will be amended so that…