Foreign Criminals Escaping Deportation: Home Secretary Admits UK Problem


Foreign Criminals Escaping Deportation: Home Secretary Admits UK Problem

Review of Euro Laws on the Horizon

After facing mounting pressure, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has acknowledged that Britain is grappling with foreign criminals evading deportation due to European laws. Specifically, Cooper hinted at a potential review of how Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which pertains to the right to family life, is implemented in UK legislation.

Calls for Reform and Exit

In response to judges permitting foreign criminals to stay in the UK under the guise of family rights, MPs from various political parties are urging for a reconsideration of Britain's adherence to the ECHR. Recent controversial cases, including one involving an Albanian criminal staying in the UK due to his son's preference for British chicken nuggets, have fueled demands for reform or potential withdrawal from the agreement.

Tories and Reform UK Weigh In

The Conservative Party has pledged to abandon the ECHR if it continues to undermine national interests, while Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has advocated for a referendum on exiting the agreement altogether. The debate surrounding the deportation of foreign criminals in the UK remains a contentious issue that shows no sign of abating.


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