Plan to deport foreign criminals ‘will make UK magnet for drug gangs’
- Posted on September 4, 2026
- By The Times
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UK justice officials express serious concerns about proposed deportation policies targeting foreign criminals. The strategy of removing offenders without requiring them to serve prison sentences in British facilities could inadvertently create perverse incentives for international criminal networks. Legal experts warn this approach may attract organized crime syndicates, particularly drug trafficking groups, who could exploit lenient enforcement mechanisms. The policy's effectiveness in reducing crime rates remains questionable among former ministers who advocate for alternative rehabilitation and deterrence strategies.
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