- Sunak made the promise as the UK deals with a constant stream of migrants entering the country from Europe.
- Legal immigrants may apply for asylum in the UK after crossing the border illegally.
- The new legislation would stop such individuals from requesting asylum in the first place.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued a warning to illegal immigrants on Sunday (local time) that the country will start deporting anyone who crossed its borders without authorization and would not be granted refuge.
In a Sunday interview, Sunak made the promise as the UK deals with a constant stream of migrants entering the country from Europe.
Later this week, Sunak’s government is anticipated to introduce legislation aimed at reducing illegal immigration, with a focus on those who enter the country over the English Channel by boat.
According to the new legislation, the home secretary would be required to permanently bartend anyone entering on a small boat from returning to Rwanda or another “safe” third nation.
Make no mistake, if you enter this country illegally, you will not be permitted to stay, warned Sunak, who has made “stopping the boats” one of his major goals.
“Illegal immigration is unfair to British taxpayers, individuals who enter the country legally, and it is unfair to allow criminal gangs to go on their immoral business. I’m adamant about keeping my word and stopping the vessels,” he said.
Legal immigrants may apply for asylum in the UK after crossing the border illegally. The new legislation would stop such individuals from requesting asylum in the first place. Normally, the migrants are permitted to remain while their case is being heard.
The increase in the number of asylum seekers making the perilous journey from France to the UK has long been a concern of the administration.
Yet it’s unclear exactly how the administration wants to restrict asylum applicants’ rights.
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