India has now officially been placed on the UK deportation policy list under the ‘Deport Now, Appeal Later’ policy. This means that if an Indian citizen is convicted of a crime in the UK, they may be sent back to India immediately after sentencing it is but the appeal can still be lodged but they should be lodged from anywhere outside of UK often by way of video hearings not in the UK.
The UK government says this change will make it harder for foreign criminals in the UK to delay deportation by taking advantage of lengthy legal procedures. It’s also expected to ease the pressure on the UK immigration system and reduce costs for taxpayers.
How This Policy Works
Under the Deport Now, Appeal Later scheme, once a foreign national is convicted, they are quickly deported to their home country. If they want to challenge the decision, they do it remotely. The idea is to stop offenders from staying in the UK for months or even years while their appeal is being processed.
Who Will Be Impacted
Earlier, this policy applied to just eight countries. Now it covers 23 nations including India, Australia, Canada, and Kenya. Any foreign national from these countries convicted of a crime in the UK will face faster deportation.
Why the UK Is Making This Move
Foreign nationals make up about 12% of the UK prison population, and housing a prisoner costs around £54,000 a year. By speeding up deportations including those of Indian nationals the government hopes to cut costs, free up prison space, and strengthen public safety.
The UK has also invested £5 million to station specialist staff in nearly 80 prisons across England and Wales to speed up removals. Officials say the message is clear: if you break the law in the UK, you won’t be staying for long.
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