Tag: Channel crossings
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UK powers to seize migrants’ phones without arrest explained
Introduction The UK has introduced powers enabling authorities to seize mobile phones from migrants without the need for arrest. This policy shift is part of a broader effort to manage Channel crossings and strengthen border controls. As the number of people entering the country via small boats continues to rise, debates have intensified around the…
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UK Plans Longer Route to Refugee Settlement and Ends Automatic Family Reunification
Introduction: A shift in the asylum pathway The government says it will replace the current five-year route to indefinite leave to remain with a longer path for refugees to settle in the UK, contingent on contributing to society. Alongside this, the route that allowed refugees to automatically bring close relatives to the UK—suspended in September—will…