If they fail to take back illegal migrants as part of “sweeping reforms” of the UK’s immigration system
Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face visa sanctions, blocking their tourists, VIPs and business people from travelling to Britain if they do not improve co-operation on removals.Shabana Mahmood will outline a raft of reforms to the asylum system in the House of Commons on Monday designed to make Britain a less appealing destination for illegal migrants, whilst making their removal from the UK more straightforward.
Described as the most significant overhaul of asylum policy in modern times, strengthening British asylum controls will ensure the UK no longer stands apart internationally, according to the Home Office.Shabana Mahmood will address the House of Commons today to lay out “the most sweeping reforms to tackle illegal migration in modern times”.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to impose Trump-style visa bans on three African countries if they fail to take back illegal migrants as part of “sweeping reforms” of the UK’s immigration system.
Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face visa sanctions, blocking their tourists, VIPs and business people from travelling to Britain if they do not improve co-operation on removals.
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Ms Mahmood said: “In Britain, we play by the rules. When I said there would be penalties for countries that do not take back criminals and illegal immigrants, I meant it.
“My message to foreign governments today is clear: accept the return of your citizens or lose the privilege of entering our country.”
The move was reportedly inspired by President Trump’s homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, who has overseen the mass deportation policy in the US, according to The Times.
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