the British government’s anti-migrant project

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to discourage migrants from crossing the Channel. He presents a controversial bill to refuse all asylum applications to people who have entered the United Kingdom by an illegal route. “People should be aware that if they enter here illegally, it will automatically result in their detention and prompt deportation“, says Rishi Sunak. Despite Brexit, the phenomenon has taken on a record scale and the number of migrants entering by clandestine boats has exploded.

Unsuccessful deportation attempts

The British Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, themselves of immigrant origin, carry an anti-migrant discourse. Several UN agencies accuse the United Kingdom of wanting to violate its obligations regarding the rights of refugees. Attempts to deport failed. “Since Brexit, it is even more difficult than before to deport people to European countries“says Jonathan Portes, professor of economics and public policy at King’s College London.