https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/30/uk-immigration-strategy-increases-risk-of-exploitation-say-charities

Breaking News: UK Immigration Strategy Increases Risk of Exploitation, Say Charities

In a shocking revelation, charities have warned that the UK’s new immigration strategy is increasing the risk of exploitation of vulnerable migrants. The strategy, announced by the UK government earlier this year, aims to reduce immigration numbers and make the system more "fair" for British citizens.

However, experts from leading charities, including the Refugee Council and the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, have expressed concerns that the new strategy will lead to more exploitation and abuse of migrants. They argue that the measures will make it harder for vulnerable individuals to access protection and will push them into the hands of traffickers and exploitative employers.

"We are extremely concerned about the impact this new strategy will have on vulnerable migrants," said a spokesperson for the Refugee Council. "The government’s plan to make it harder for people to access asylum and to reduce the number of refugees allowed into the country will only increase the risk of exploitation and abuse. We urge the government to rethink its strategy and prioritize the safety and well-being of migrants."

The charities are particularly concerned about the new strategy’s focus on "safe third countries", which allows the UK to return asylum seekers to countries that are not considered safe for them. They argue that this will put many migrants at risk of being sent back to countries where they will face persecution, torture, and even death.

"This is a deeply concerning development," said a spokesperson for the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. "The UK government is sending a clear message that it is willing to abandon its international obligations and sacrifice the safety and well-being of vulnerable migrants. We urge the government to reconsider its stance and prioritize the protection of migrants, rather than pursuing a hardline anti-immigration agenda."

The news has sparked widespread outrage and concern among human rights advocates, who are calling on the government to rethink its strategy and prioritize the protection of migrants.

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