The UK has announced a ban on nations that refuse to take back their citizens being deported, specifically targeting Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that these countries have shown “unacceptably low cooperation” and “obstructive returns processes,” leading to thousands of illegal migrants and criminals from these nations remaining in the UK .
Key Points:
– Visa Restrictions: Nationals from these countries will no longer be granted UK visas unless their governments improve cooperation on removals.
– Reforms: The UK plans to overhaul its asylum system, making refugee status temporary and requiring claimants to wait 20 years for permanent settlement.
– Emergency Brake: The government may impose an “emergency brake” on visas for countries with high asylum claim rates.
This move is part of the UK’s efforts to tackle illegal immigration and echoes similar measures imposed by former US President Donald Trump. The affected countries have one month to comply, or face escalating penalties, including removal of fast-track visa services and complete visa bans.
