File photo courtesy of AA

 

In a drastic policy change set to shake the UK's asylum system, refugees will soon be granted only temporary stays, announced the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Highlighting a new approach, Mahmood is expected to declare the end of permanent protection for refugees in the UK, aiming to reduce claims and illegal crossings. Asylum seekers will face regular reviews and potential return to their home countries when deemed safe.

 

Previously, refugees in the UK could apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, paving the way to citizenship. However, influenced by the Danish immigration system, the UK is adopting temporary residence permits as a standard. Danish refugees typically receive two-year permits, needing to reapply upon expiry, which ministers see as an effective method of controlling the asylum influx.

 

The UK government is impressed with Denmark's tightening of immigration rules, notably its impact on political dynamics and asylum claims, believed to thwart extremist political movements. Mahmood, conscious of maintaining control and order, cites these changes as necessary to curb small boat crossings, arguing the UK's current policies are too attractive to potential asylum seekers. Her recent statement underscores a commitment to providing sanctuary while maintaining border discipline.

 

The adoption of Danish methods has stirred political controversy. Some Labour Party members voice concerns over mirroring Denmark, where even during ongoing conflict, refugees were considered for return to seemingly safer areas. Critics warn these actions echo extreme right-wing ideologies, potentially alienating progressive voters.

 

Mahmood is set to address Parliament and confront sceptics within her party. She suggests rejecting reformative measures could inadvertently bolster support for parties like Reform UK. Emphasising success in Denmark, Mahmood will push for similar UK reforms under the European Convention on Human Rights, albeit eyeing limits on judicial activism concerning family life rights.

 

Reform UK and Conservatives propose alternative measures, with calls to leave the ECHR and stricter enforcement against illegal crossings. The Conservatives specifically want to revive deportation plans to Rwanda, scrapped under Labour. Mahmood's strategy aims not only to tighten asylum policies but also to restore confidence across broader policy areas if successful.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• UK to switch refugee status from permanent to temporary as part of new asylum policies.
• Inspired by Denmark, the move aims to reduce asylum claims and control illegal crossings.
• Political tensions arise, with potential impacts on voter support and legislative reform.

 

Read more UK News HERE

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-11-15

 

 

The Human Rights Lawyers will be hiring (luxury) buses to converge on the High Courts and Parliament to Lobby on this one - could derail several gravy trains!

Are they actually going to deport anyone overstaying?

 

How?

 

A commuted jail sentence, 500 quid cash and a free flight home like the Ethiopian child sex offender?

 

Set up immigrant camps now. Somewhere remote and cold up north. Barbed wire. Watch towers. Tents. Slop served twice a day. The only way to stop this is to remove the incentive. 

 

 

On 11/15/2025 at 8:37 AM, webfact said:

File photo courtesy of AA

 

In a drastic policy change set to shake the UK's asylum system, refugees will soon be granted only temporary stays, announced the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood. Highlighting a new approach, Mahmood is expected to declare the end of permanent protection for refugees in the UK, aiming to reduce claims and illegal crossings. Asylum seekers will face regular reviews and potential return to their home countries when deemed safe.

 

Previously, refugees in the UK could apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, paving the way to citizenship. However, influenced by the Danish immigration system, the UK is adopting temporary residence permits as a standard. Danish refugees typically receive two-year permits, needing to reapply upon expiry, which ministers see as an effective method of controlling the asylum influx.

 

The UK government is impressed with Denmark's tightening of immigration rules, notably its impact on political dynamics and asylum claims, believed to thwart extremist political movements. Mahmood, conscious of maintaining control and order, cites these changes as necessary to curb small boat crossings, arguing the UK's current policies are too attractive to potential asylum seekers. Her recent statement underscores a commitment to providing sanctuary while maintaining border discipline.

 

The adoption of Danish methods has stirred political controversy. Some Labour Party members voice concerns over mirroring Denmark, where even during ongoing conflict, refugees were considered for return to seemingly safer areas. Critics warn these actions echo extreme right-wing ideologies, potentially alienating progressive voters.

 

Mahmood is set to address Parliament and confront sceptics within her party. She suggests rejecting reformative measures could inadvertently bolster support for parties like Reform UK. Emphasising success in Denmark, Mahmood will push for similar UK reforms under the European Convention on Human Rights, albeit eyeing limits on judicial activism concerning family life rights.

 

Reform UK and Conservatives propose alternative measures, with calls to leave the ECHR and stricter enforcement against illegal crossings. The Conservatives specifically want to revive deportation plans to Rwanda, scrapped under Labour. Mahmood's strategy aims not only to tighten asylum policies but also to restore confidence across broader policy areas if successful.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• UK to switch refugee status from permanent to temporary as part of new asylum policies.
• Inspired by Denmark, the move aims to reduce asylum claims and control illegal crossings.
• Political tensions arise, with potential impacts on voter support and legislative reform.

 

Read more UK News HERE

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-11-15

 

 

Instead of waiting for the French to take action which will never happen because the French don't want them, tow the boats back to the French beaches. Australia adopted that policy of returning and intercepting the boats.

In addition Australia adopted a policy of if you come to Australia illegally even if you are found to be a genuine refugee you will not be allowed to settle in Australia.

Personally I like the Thai policies, non of these Human Rights Conventions, appeals to tribunals funded by the government etc, locked up until you have the money to pay the fare for your own deportation.

On 11/15/2025 at 10:33 AM, JonnyF said:

commuted jail sentence, 500 quid cash and a free flight home like the Ethiopian child sex offender?

 

Better than a life time if benefits.

If day deport every single illegal boat crisser if it costs this much.

1 minute ago, JimCM said:

Better than a life time if benefits.

If day deport every single illegal boat crisser if it costs this much.

 

Can you write that in English please. 

The UK could learn from Thailand, turn those boats around. Give them a sandwich and a bottle of water, bye. Hey the army on the coast along with the navy and Combat 18.

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

Can you write that in English please. 

Better than a lifetime of benefits.

I'd say.... crosser

This is  a good move. Anything to keep the Nazi thug element eg. T Robinson/lennon or whatever the <deleted> name is, from gaining a foothold in the political system.

These are only proposals. This current government has achieved didly squat when it comes to illegal immigrants. The left-wing MPs and human rights lawyers will whittle these proposals down to virtually nothing

On 11/15/2025 at 10:33 AM, JonnyF said:

Are they actually going to deport anyone overstaying?

 

How?

 

A commuted jail sentence, 500 quid cash and a free flight home like the Ethiopian child sex offender?

 

Set up immigrant camps now. Somewhere remote and cold up north. Barbed wire. Watch towers. Tents. Slop served twice a day. The only way to stop this is to remove the incentive. 

 

 

There you go Brit bashing again, the food up there isn’t so good but calling its slop is perhaps an exaggeration.

5 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

There you go Brit bashing again, the food up there isn’t so good but calling its slop is perhaps an exaggeration.

I dunno - force feeding them haggis and deep fried mars bars might do the trick!

I don't get it. Farage and the Brexiters promised when they had their "sovrinty" they could handle the border and stop migrants better than from within the EU. Wonder why no one remembers that.

Anyone entering the uk illegally should be arrested immediately.

Then deported to the last country they were in.

 

16 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

There you go Brit bashing again, the food up there isn’t so good but calling its slop is perhaps an exaggeration.

 

Nothing wrong with a good curry, but I wasn't talking about giving them the local cuisine I was referring to prison slop i.e. porridge. 

5 hours ago, Purdey said:

I don't get it.

 

Clearly. Allow me to explain.

 

5 hours ago, Purdey said:

Farage and the Brexiters promised when they had their "sovrinty" they could handle the border and stop migrants better than from within the EU. Wonder why no one remembers that.

 

We now have the means to do it. We just don't have the will under the limp wristed anti-British Labour government. The stars will align by 2029 and then we will have not only the sovereignty, but a government in Reform that will be prepared to use it. 

15 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Clearly. Allow me to explain.

 

 

We now have the means to do it. We just don't have the will under the limp wristed anti-British Labour government. The stars will align by 2029 and then we will have not only the sovereignty, but a government in Reform that will be prepared to use it. 

 

Conveniently forgetting that it's been 5.5 years since we formally left the EU and 9.5 years since we voted to leave. 

 

You'd have thought that one of the administrations might have come u with a solution given that Brexit was going to be oh so easy to implement and was the pancea to all of the UK's woes.

On 11/17/2025 at 2:09 PM, StevieAus said:

Instead of waiting for the French to take action which will never happen because the French don't want them, tow the boats back to the French beaches. Australia adopted that policy of returning and intercepting the boats.

In addition Australia adopted a policy of if you come to Australia illegally even if you are found to be a genuine refugee you will not be allowed to settle in Australia.

Personally I like the Thai policies, non of these Human Rights Conventions, appeals to tribunals funded by the government etc, locked up until you have the money to pay the fare for your own deportation.

Oh what a heartless system, these poor refugees are fleeing violence and oppression 

They provide cultural enrichment to new countries 

If need be I personally will fly to the UK and stand on their boat wharves with a sign Welcome all refugees!!!

17 hours ago, quake said:

Anyone entering the uk illegally should be arrested immediately.

Then deported to the last country they were in.

 

Omg ,didn't you deport my great grandfather to Australia!

Are we able to return to Ireland with full citizenship?

I have a feeling the Aborigines don't want us here 

10 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Omg ,didn't you deport my great grandfather to Australia!

Are we able to return to Ireland with full citizenship?

I have a feeling the Aborigines don't want us here 

The Irish wouldn't want you either, and they're not that fussy.🙂

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

The Irish wouldn't want you either, and they're not that fussy.🙂

To be sure to be sure 

Just now, georgegeorgia said:

To be sure to be sure 

Are you a Leprechaun?

Return them to the last country they were in? 

French policeman: Monsieur British, why have you brought this illegal alien into our country? 

British Border policeman: Because this was the last country he was in before going to Britain. 

French policeman: Oh? You have evidence? Let me see his passport. No passport? What evidence do you have he was in France? Take him back. We know the last country he was in was Britain.