UK to announce stricter asylum rules amid rising anger over migration
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The UK is preparing to introduce its most comprehensive asylum reforms in decades, aiming to deter undocumented migrants and streamline deportations. Refugee status will become temporary, subject to regular review and possible revocation if their home country is deemed safe.
Breakdown
- The UK government will introduce sweeping reforms to make the country less attractive to asylum seekers. 10s
- Refugee protection will become temporary, subject to regular review, and a 20-year wait will be required for long-term residency. 58s
- Asylum seekers' housing and allowances may be withdrawn if they are deemed able to work but do not, or if they break the law. 1m 34s
- The government is modeling its approach on Denmark, where asylum applications are at a 40-year low. 1m 49s
- Charities argue the reforms will not deliver promised results and may increase uncertainty for vulnerable people. 2m 12s