Sharp increase in asylum seekers suspected of crimes: report
4 years, 8 months ago

Sharp increase in asylum seekers suspected of crimes: report

NL Times  

The number of registered crimes in which an asylum seeker is a suspect increased by over a quarter last year, from nearly 4 thousand in 2018 to nearly 5 thousand cases in 2019, the Telegraaf reports based on an incident overview by the Ministry of Justice and Security that the newspaper has in its possession. The number of asylum seekers increased by three percent to nearly 55 thousand last year. But according to the Telegraaf, after the figures are corrected for this change, the number of cases involving asylum seekers still increase 22.4 percent. Figures around asylum seekers suspected of crimes cost Mark Harbers his job as State Secretary of Justice and Security last year.

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Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were held by Tory government could be given permission to remain by Labour
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were held by Tory government could be given permission to remain by Labour

Daily Mail  

Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases were placed on hold by the Tories could be granted permission to stay in Britain under Labour. Of 118,882 asylum seekers who were waiting for a Home Office decision at the general election, 62,801 are likely to secure refugee status here based on current rates, the report said. Almost 63,000 asylum seekers whose cases …

Britain has most illegal migrants in Europe, study finds
3 months, 1 week ago

Britain has most illegal migrants in Europe, study finds

The Telegraph  

Senior Tories demanded that Sir Keir Starmer rethink Labour’s approach after the Prime Minister scrapped a scheme in which asylum seekers would have been sent to Rwanda while they were processed. James Cleverly, the shadow home secretary, said: “We need to deter people from coming here illegally and to root them out of our economy when they are here.” Robert …

Labour to allow 100,000 migrants to apply for asylum
6 months, 1 week ago

Labour to allow 100,000 migrants to apply for asylum

The Telegraph  

Their arrival takes the total who have crossed the Channel so far this year to a record 13,600 for this point in the year, the highest since the first migrants crossed in January 2018. Asked if those arriving by small boats would now have the right to claim asylum, the Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “We need to ensure that …

France logged record number of asylum requests in 2023, 8% higher
11 months, 3 weeks ago

France logged record number of asylum requests in 2023, 8% higher

Hindustan Times  

A record number of people sought asylum in France last year, a rise of more than eight percent on the previous year, the county's refugee protection authority said Tuesday. Demonstrators hold banners reading "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" and "No the asylum immigration law" as they attend a rally against France's recently passed law on immigration in Paris. In Germany, first-time asylum …

As Migration to Europe Rises, a Backlash Grows
1 year, 1 month ago

As Migration to Europe Rises, a Backlash Grows

Live Mint  

Rising migration across Europe, including the biggest surge in asylum seekers since a 2015-2016 migrant crisis, is fueling support for far-right and anti-immigration parties, potentially reshaping European politics for years. “It all resonated with his key political message—that it’s time to put the Dutch people first again," said Rem Korteweg, a senior fellow at the Clingendael Institute think tank in …

Ministers ‘would take until 2036 to removed failed asylum seekers at current rate’
1 year, 5 months ago

Ministers ‘would take until 2036 to removed failed asylum seekers at current rate’

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government would take until 2036 to remove failed asylum seekers …

Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data
1 year, 10 months ago

Lineker claim on UK taking ‘far fewer refugees’ than Europe supported by data

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gary Lineker’s claim that the UK takes “far fewer refugees” …

UK grants highest proportion of asylum claims for 32 years
2 years, 1 month ago

UK grants highest proportion of asylum claims for 32 years

The Independent  

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Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record
2 years, 3 months ago

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record

Dutch News  

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to have their cases assessed by the immigration service IND, according to August figures from European statistics agency Eurostat. ‘The longer refugees have to wait for their procedure, the more places are needed in refugee centres,’ spokesman Martijn van der Linden told broadcaster NOS. ‘The fact that the backlog is reaching a new record …

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record
2 years, 3 months ago

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to be assessed, nearing 2015 record

Dutch News  

Almost 30,000 asylum seekers are waiting to have their cases assessed by the immigration service IND, according to August figures from European statistics agency Eurostat. ‘The longer refugees have to wait for their procedure, the more places are needed in refugee centres,’ spokesman Martijn van der Linden told broadcaster NOS. ‘The fact that the backlog is reaching a new record …

Number of people awaiting an asylum decision in UK surges by 300% in four years
2 years, 7 months ago

Number of people awaiting an asylum decision in UK surges by 300% in four years

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people waiting for a decision on their …

Thousands of asylum seekers still waiting for an answer
4 years ago

Thousands of asylum seekers still waiting for an answer

NL Times  

The Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service still has to process 7,000 overdue asylum applications that should have been processed last year. In her letter, Broekers-Knol writes that “due to the large number of overdue asylum cases that have been are being handled in a relatively short period of time and the circumstance in which this happens – parallel to the …

Measures to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries draw mixed reactions
4 years, 4 months ago

Measures to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries draw mixed reactions

Dutch News  

Plans to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries from coming to the Netherlands will only force them into the illegal circuit and could hurt people who really need asylum, critics have said. Junior justice minister Ankie Broekers-Knol said on Monday she plans to set up two centres for no-hope asylum seekers, in Westerwolde and Cranendonck, which will offer pared down …

Measures to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries draw mixed reactions
4 years, 4 months ago

Measures to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries draw mixed reactions

Dutch News  

Plans to discourage asylum seekers from safe countries from coming to the Netherlands will only force them into the illegal circuit and could hurt people who really need asylum, critics have said. Junior justice minister Ankie Broekers-Knol said on Monday she plans to set up two centres for no-hope asylum seekers, in Westerwolde and Cranendonck, which will offer pared down …

Incidents in asylum centers doubled in 5 years: report
4 years, 8 months ago

Incidents in asylum centers doubled in 5 years: report

NL Times  

The number of incidents in asylum seekers' centers in the Netherlands more than doubled over the past five years, from over 8 thousand to nearly 17 thousand last year, NRC reported based on documents from the Ministry of Justice and Security. According to NRC, the number of asylum seekers from "safe" countries, who have a low chance of being granted …

Criminal asylum seekers not deported due to costs: NRC
5 years, 7 months ago

Criminal asylum seekers not deported due to costs: NRC

Dutch News  

The Dutch immigration service is failing to pursue and deport all asylum seekers with a criminal record due to cost and time constraints, alleges the NRC. From January 2017 to February 2019, 37 residency permits were withdrawn from asylum seekers with a criminal record, representing 2.4% of cases referred to the ‘withdrawals’ team, claims the NRC. Last year a whistleblower …

Criminal asylum seekers not deported due to costs: NRC
5 years, 7 months ago

Criminal asylum seekers not deported due to costs: NRC

Dutch News  

The Dutch immigration service is failing to pursue and deport all asylum seekers with a criminal record due to cost and time constraints, alleges the NRC. From January 2017 to February 2019, 37 residency permits were withdrawn from asylum seekers with a criminal record, representing 2.4% of cases referred to the ‘withdrawals’ team, claims the NRC. Last year a whistleblower …

Asylum seeker crime figures involved just one death, ex minister says
5 years, 7 months ago

Asylum seeker crime figures involved just one death, ex minister says

Dutch News  

There was just one death in the Netherlands last year involving people living in refugee centres, junior justice minister Mark Harbers said, prior to his resignation on Tuesday evening. Harbers stepped down after it emerged reports of serious crimes involving asylum seekers had been ‘hidden’ under the heading ‘other’ in a government report. The figures show that police were alerted …

Asylum seeker crime figures involved just one death, ex minister says
5 years, 7 months ago

Asylum seeker crime figures involved just one death, ex minister says

Dutch News  

There was just one death in the Netherlands last year involving people living in refugee centres, junior justice minister Mark Harbers said, prior to his resignation on Tuesday evening. Harbers stepped down after it emerged reports of serious crimes involving asylum seekers had been ‘hidden’ under the heading ‘other’ in a government report. The figures show that police were alerted …

Justice Ministry hiding serious crimes committed by asylum seekers: report
5 years, 8 months ago

Justice Ministry hiding serious crimes committed by asylum seekers: report

NL Times  

The Ministry of Justice and Security hid the number of serious crimes committed by asylum seekers in the Netherlands by including crimes like sexual offenses, aggravated assaults, and murder and manslaughter or attempts thereto under the heading of "other" in figures released to parliament, the Telegraaf reports. Earlier this week State Secretary Mark Harbers released police figures on crimes committed …

Dutch asylum minister poised to resign over 'hidden' crime figures
5 years, 8 months ago

Dutch asylum minister poised to resign over 'hidden' crime figures

Dutch News  

Junior justice minister Mark Harbers has indicated he expects to resign, following the publication of police figures which ‘hid’ the number of asylum seekers suspected of serious crimes. Harbers said that the ministry had been warned not to come up with a top 10 crimes for which asylum seekers were suspects because that meant serious crime would be hidden. Fake …

Dutch asylum minister poised to resign over 'hidden' crime figures
5 years, 8 months ago

Dutch asylum minister poised to resign over 'hidden' crime figures

Dutch News  

Junior justice minister Mark Harbers has indicated he expects to resign, following the publication of police figures which ‘hid’ the number of asylum seekers suspected of serious crimes. Harbers said that the ministry had been warned not to come up with a top 10 crimes for which asylum seekers were suspects because that meant serious crime would be hidden. Fake …

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