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House of Commons · Adjournment Debate

Deportation of Foreign National Offenders

02 February 2021 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Simon Clarke Con Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

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At a glance

Simon Clarke raised concerns about deportation of foreign national offenders in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The hon. Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland highlighted that 45% of appeals by foreign national offenders against deportation are successful.
  • He cited the use of articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights as key reasons for successful appeals.
  • Clarke advocated for stricter legal definitions to prevent judicial activism from hindering deportation efforts.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Simon Clarke Con Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

The hon. Member for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland raised the issue concerning the challenges faced in deporting foreign national offenders under the UK Borders Act 2007, emphasising cases where successful appeals against deportation based on human rights claims are leading to concerns about public safety. He cited statistics showing that 45% of all such appeals were successful in a typical year, with many relying on article 3 and article 8 of the European convention on human rights to avoid deportation. Clarke argued for stricter legal definitions to prevent judicial activism from undermining deportation efforts. He also questioned whether extending assurances as part of deportation could help resolve some cases, and called for reforming the UK’s human rights settlement to better protect citizens.

Other contributors (1)
  • Chris Philp Con Croydon South

    The hon. Member for Croydon South expressed condolences regarding Captain Tom Moore, and congratulated his colleague on raising the issue of deportation of foreign national offenders. He confirmed that the Government takes this matter seriously, noting the provisions in the UK Borders Act 2007 which make a person liable for deportation if sentenced to more than a year in prison. Philp pointed out that there are exceptions where deportation would breach European convention rights or if asylum has been granted.

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