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Home secretary defends plans to deport asylum seeker children
The UK government offers up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum seekers to leave voluntarily, inspired by Denmark’s 95% voluntary removal rate, with forced deportations if refused.
- Ms Mahmood outlined at a central London think tank that failed asylum-seeker families will be offered 10,000 per person up to 40,000 and face deportation, including children, if they refuse.
- Earlier this week, she argued stronger enforcement is needed to prevent taxpayers from 'picking up the tab' and cited Denmark's model, described as a 'great success' with 95% voluntary removals.
- She said, 'This is about immigration enforcement and it's about being in a process where you are able to enforce your rules', and the government is consulting on how to handle family removals humanely.
- Amid internal party concern, Labour MPs have written with worries that could scupper parts of the plans, while the Green Party accused the proposals of echoing past "pay to leave" tactics.
- Under the new rules, a 30-month review cycle will determine refugee status with returns if safe, but safe legal routes are not appearing soon, limiting choices until autumn next year.
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Great Yorkshire RadioHome Secretary Shabana Mahmood defends plans to deport asylum seeker children
The cabinet minister said the government would ensure the removal of children is done as humanely as possible as she discussed her new asylum rules, with Sky's Trevor Phillips.
Shabana Mahmood defends forcibly deporting kids and offering migrants £10,000 to leave - The Mirror
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called on Labour MPs to unite behind her controversial migration and asylum blueprint, which would see families with kids forcibly deported
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