Britain's government has set out details for a new law barring the entry of asylum seekers to the UK in small boats, a proposal that some refugee charities say could be impractical and criminalize the efforts of thousands of genuine refugees
Even in case of the exceptions, the arrivals will have a maximum 45 days to remain in the UK before their appeal is exhausted.The new bill will narrow the number of challenges and appeals that can suspend removals. Those arriving illegally will be disqualified from using modern slavery rules to prevent removal.
The bill will introduce an annual cap to be determined by lawmakers on the number of refugees the UK will settle via safe and legal routes, taking into account local authority capacity.People who arrive illegally will be barred from using the UK's modern slavery laws to block their removal under the plans.
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