UK joins European deal to send rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs
Summary
The UK and 45 other European countries agreed to plans that support sending rejected asylum seekers to third countries for processing or deportation. This agreement emphasizes countries' rights to control their borders and aims to reduce irregular migration by cooperating with transit countries.Key Facts
- The UK joined 45 European countries in signing a political declaration supporting third-country asylum processing centers.
- These centers, or "return hubs," hold asylum seekers whose claims have been rejected or are being processed.
- The UK is looking for a country to host such a center, similar to Italy’s agreement with Albania.
- The agreement states countries have the right to manage their borders and deter irregular migration.
- It tries to allow more deportations even if the person might face poor treatment elsewhere.
- Judges’ decisions on asylum still rely on existing laws, so the agreement may not change court rulings much.
- The UK’s previous plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was cancelled after legal challenges.
- Discussions about removing irregular migrants will continue at a European level.
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