Watch: Reporter told to fake domestic abuse claim to remain in the UK
Summary
A BBC investigation revealed that some migrants in the UK are falsely claiming to be victims of domestic abuse to gain permanent residence. Legal advisers have been found encouraging fake abuse stories to speed up the immigration process, which the Home Office condemns as misuse of the rules.Key Facts
- Some migrants claim domestic abuse falsely to stay longer in the UK.
- Certain legal advisers help create fake abuse stories for clients.
- A BBC reporter was told by adviser Eli Ciswaka to fake a domestic abuse claim for £900.
- Ciswaka denied agreeing to make up abuse stories when confronted.
- The Home Office minister called the misuse of abuse victim rules "unacceptable."
- The government promised to punish lawyers who help with false claims.
- The rules are meant to help genuine victims of domestic abuse get residence faster.
- The investigation was published by the BBC and drew official criticism.
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