Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Summary
New plans in the UK aim to deport foreign criminals right after they receive a prison sentence. This means they might not serve their full sentence in the UK. The rule would apply to fixed-term sentences, and some criminals could be freed in their new country.Key Facts
- Foreign criminals may be deported immediately after they get sentenced in the UK.
- The decision about serving sentences abroad will be up to the destination country.
- Foreign offenders represent about 12% of the UK prison population.
- The UK spends around £54,000 a year per prisoner.
- Life-sentence criminals like terrorists will serve full terms in the UK before possible deportation.
- Prison governors will decide on deportation after sentencing.
- New law could apply to those already in prison, starting deportations immediately.
- Deportations aim to save taxpayer money and improve public safety.
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