Military set to take over English Channel operations
Under the plans, people who arrive in the UK by what the government call illegal means to claim asylum will no longer have the same entitlements as those who arrive through proper channels.
At the time, Ms Patel said her plans would create a "faster and fairer" system that would "better support the most vulnerable" and the government would crack down on people smugglers exploiting those trying to reach the UK. The Labour Party has criticised the plans for lacking compassion and being ineffective at discouraging crossings. Human rights lawyers warned they they are unlawful because they ignore Britain's international obligations.by the Court of Appeal, which concluded it had not been proven they intended to enter the UK illegally.
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