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Of course, but the same happens in Europe. Mostly east Europeans heading west, Africans or Asians. Plenty of stuff about it on Google, virtually the same in HK.

Yeah. A lot of things in this if their application is rejected and the country they are from is not a good destination. But I want to concentrate on the positives of this as I've seen this first hand in Hong Kong, where I live. Seekers do not get much, I won't bore everyone with the details but I've seen first hand the impact of the inability to work, which includes modern-day slavery & prostitution, all of which is driven by people smuggling from very poor countries with promises of a golden land and untold riches - for a price. The reality is exploitation by, for example, restaurants who pay a tiny fraction of the HK minimum wage, nowhere near enough to pay the people smuggler or to live, with the threat of the worker being sent back home and barred from HK due to illegal working. If they could work legally then they'd be contributing to the economy, with the knowledge that there's a seeker process that may lead to rejection.

Hi recom273. I have made the same mistake you pointed out. Thanks. I had a quick, but not exhaustive look online for info on this. The UNHCR web site isn't clear on this (I've not read 100% of it though). I did find this though - https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/stay-informed/explainers/the-truth-about-asylum. In that it states: - A European regulation allows countries in the EU to return an adult asylum applicant to the first European country they reached. - This means that countries on the edge of Europe have responsibility for a lot more people seeking asylum than others. So leaving the EU has in part caused the asylum issues that the UK are experiencing. This is almost entirely the fault of the Conservative Party's abject failure to counter right-wing Press run by an Australian, and Boris Johnson's bovine excrement. So the UK needs to negotiate this with the EU or suck it up.

When I was at college/uni and whilst working I often listened to rock/metal music using headphones. This was to drown out all of the unexpected noises that would distract me. My brain cell was able to filter out the music, which had drowned out the other audible disturbances. Worked perfectly. Of course, no good for trying to get sleep, so I totally understand the need to find a quieter room. Where I've lived before I'be been close to main roads, train lines, tram lines or airports. After a couple of nights I've generally filtered out that noise, so getting good sleep. Would not fancy being next to a loud bar, and I definitely didn't like being close to a fire brigade/ambulance station; I never was able to filter those sirens out.

I was 14 years sober, but the demon drink got me. That said, the 14 years started when I was born...

I know it's not funny or correct of course (ahem), but I think I'll stick to beer if it's all the same to you.

I don't have a magic answer. Executing them is not going to happen, obviously. Keeping them in prison for life is a massive drain on the taxpayer, I don't like that either. I wish there was some 'hard labour' sentence available, so incarcerated but productive. They clearly cannot be left on the streets until they can demonstrate, to those who know how to assess this, that they are no longer a threat.

I wouldn't be surprised if the lawyers are not supporting terrorists. It's more likely they are simply making a fortune from exporting loopholes in UK law. No idea where the money is from, but expect it would not be Hammas, more likely from some crazy lunatic left wing source. Or maybe from the BBC Licence payer... 😂

Wow! That'd take a lot of research and a lot of money!

Yup. Seen plenty of that on this forum.

Oh! Always good to hear the udder side of the story.

I totally agree with you. Illegals should get ejected. ASAP. For those who commit additional criminal acts, the 'ASAP' should be even quicker. My opinion does not only apply to the USA.

I understand all of this. Where I've worked in the past led to my previous employer to send me on a hazardous environment training course. Bloomin' interesting, how to avoid or deal with kidnap was one of the subjects. The guys who taught it normally resided in Hereford...

I hope you are clean now and can see a good future. All the best.

Of course you are correct. You are stating a fact. No-one has to agree to the case being put forward, or like the lawyers who stand to make a fortune from this case, merits or not, shame you are getting a bashing on this. But the fact is this is a case that can be brought forward in the UK court as the law stands just now.

Classy!

Some brilliant piss-takes in the descriptions for the top 10. Good piss-takes as they are so close to the truth.

Whilst being realistic, I still hope.

Obviously way too much testosterone on display!

Surely his biggest crime is that shell suit?

Did some background reading on this, bearing mind I've recently used Singapore Airlines, Cathay, HK Express & BA, travelling to Singapore, Tokyo, Da Nang & Heathrow respectively. Top airlines - https://www.worldairlineawards.com/. I've travelled on a few of the low-cost carriers mentioned; HK Express are better than all of them. Especially RyanAir! How could that shambles be in any 'top' list!!|? Airports - https://www.worldairportawards.com/worlds-top-100-airports-2025/. No surprises at Hong Kong's rise, but Heathrow is nowhere near good enough to be at 22. I'ver just flown into and out of there, my flight arrived on schedule at 6.30am, but the power to the stand had not been switched on a dn it took 20 minutes before we could park. WTF!!!! From docking to the baggage starting to arrive it took 1hr 20mins. Back at HKG? 20 mins for the same. At LHR a drink from a machine was £2.40 (24 HKD, 3.1 USD). At HKG, same drink is half of that. HKG is clean, LHR was not. 3rd world airport!!!

"UK's problem started when leaving EU." Yeah!!

Things move so quickly... 😆🤣

I guess if fewer people break the law then overcrowding might ease?

Maybe, maybe not. But I hope the police can find them, and the tour operator, and get some well-needed cash for the tea fund.