Home Secretary Priti Patel is set to champion an increase to the maximum prison sentence for previously deported foreign criminals who come back into the United Kingdom.
Under stricter rules due to be announced this week by Priti Patel, the maximum prison sentence from the current six months will change to five years for anyone caught illegally caught back in the United Kingdom after being deported for crimes.
The move is part of the new Sovereign Borders Bill that sets out plans to reform the “broken” asylum system, the penalties are set to be increased for repeat offending illegal migrants, who currently face up to six months in jail, and human traffickers will no longer face 14 years but could be sentenced to life sentences.
The plans will see every foreign traveller face a criminal background check before they get on a plane to Britain, all overseas visitors will be made to apply for permission to enter the UK before starting their journey.
In addition to this, British Officials will be able to block dangerous people from coming before they board flights.
Speaking at the weekend, Ms Patel said: “Illegal immigration is facilitated by serious organised criminals exploiting people and profiting from human misery.
“It is counter to our national interest because the same criminal gangs and networks are also responsible for other illicit activity ranging from drug and firearms trafficking to serious violent crimes.
“Our New Plan for Immigration will make big changes, building a new system that is fair but firm. We will continue to encourage asylum via safe and legal routes whilst at the same time toughening our stance towards illegal entry and the criminals that endanger life by enabling it.”
The drastic shift in policy comes as it was revealed, according to Home Office figures the number of foreign criminals living freely in the UK who are eligible for deportation has exceeded 10,000 for the first time.
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