UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system
Summary
The UK plans to change its immigration system by looking at Denmark's approach, which is viewed as strict. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood aims to make it harder for migrants to stay in the UK permanently. UK officials have studied Denmark's laws, which focus on temporary residence and stricter family reunification rules.Key Facts
- The UK wants to update its immigration and asylum system using Denmark's model as a guide.
- Denmark has strict rules about allowing refugees to stay temporarily and limiting family reunification.
- Shabana Mahmood, the UK Home Secretary, has sent officials to Denmark to learn about their system.
- Danish law includes making it easier to remove people without a right to stay and encouraging voluntary returns.
- A UK official criticized the Danish method as too extreme, echoing far-right policies.
- Denmark has lowered asylum claims significantly, except during travel restrictions in 2020.
- In Denmark, refugees must meet specific requirements, such as age and financial guarantees, for family reunification.
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