The British Government made an attempt. hard war to stop your erratic arrival Albanian immigrants over the English Channel. In addition to the bilateral agreements signed between the two countries to speed up deportation procedures, they added: police investigations against organized crime and publicity campaigns to warn nationals of that country of the consequences of entering the UK illegally. The main purpose of the executive is to comply with the communiqué. ‘Stop the boats’ (stop the boats) and win back the support of Brexit’s most staunch supporters.
This Entry of Albanian citizens On boats from France shot himself last summer represented almost 30% of last year’s total arrivals. Albanian asylum applications in 2022 about 16,000That’s three times what was recorded the previous year, according to UK Home Office data collected by the Immigration Observatory. an increase attributed by the Albanian authorities to the poor economic situation in the country, and increased presence of organized crime in the north of France. However, the British Government insists on emphasizing that Albania is a safe country.
Campaigns and investigations
The data increased the pressure on the conservative executive. Rishi Altar, launching a new campaign for deter immigrants in their country of origin. “If you enter the UK illegally, you risk being arrested and deported,” the banners, which will begin hanging on Albanian soil next week, read. was writing. aroused the precaution opposition criticism Labor and human rights activists describe it as “useless”. “If the government wants to end organized gangs, it must create more” safe roads “For refugees to seek asylum,” the organization’s director stated Refugee ActionTim Naor Hilton.
The fight against the mafia has intensified in recent months. This National Crime Agency – Equivalent to the US FBI – one in mid-May one hundred lawyers He is allegedly linked to a human trafficking network originating in Albania. “One of the things we’ve detected is increased use of third parties. organized crime abuse protection mechanisms,” explained the person in charge of the organization’s modern slavery and human trafficking unit just a few weeks ago, Rob Richardson. The British Government is counting on the approval of the controversial Illegal Immigration Act, which is being discussed in Parliament, to end temporary protection measures for asylum seekers.
mutual agreements
In parallel with the approval of the new law, the Executive has already initiated a number of bilateral agreements. Albanian initiate the repatriation of its nationals. One of them, signed last December, strengthening of controls greater cooperation at all border points and with the security forces of the two countries. Since the agreement entered into force, more than a thousand Albanians have returned voluntarily or involuntarily.
Some of the returnees hundreds of prisoners Those serving sentences in the United Kingdom for crimes committed on British soil. The expulsion of the prisoners is another agreement between the two countries that includes the commitment of the Sunak government to fulfill its obligations. investments To develop prison system from Albania. The aim is to deport inmates with approximately the highest sentence. 15 million €. Something to save taxpayers’ money, according to officials.
international cooperation
Both Sunak and some ministers of his government, lots of excursions in recent months to conclude cooperation agreements with countries of origin. Minister of Foreign Affairs for Immigration, Robert JenrickWhile visiting several North African countries this week to move towards similar agreements, Sunak himself insisted on the need for an agreement. close new deals At the meeting of the European Political Community in Moldova.
“We put the fight illegal immigration as a priority on the international agenda. This issue requires cooperation and the UK is taking the lead.” Sunak hopes to reach an agreement with the US. European Union Shortly after meeting with Commission President Úrsula Von der Leyen on the sidelines of the European Council summit in Reykjavik.