The Labour government is considering significant reforms to the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to strengthen their ability to deport individuals with no right to remain in the UK.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the government was looking at how they could 'tighten the interpretation and application' of the convention, particularly regarding Article 8 protecting the right to a family life.
This article has been used to justify several controversial decisions allowing asylum seekers to remain in the UK.
New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to take a radical approach to the issue, with sources indicating she would 'start with the unthinkable and work backwards.' Potential measures include using military barracks instead of hotels to house asylum seekers, a practice that currently costs taxpayers £5.77 million per day.
The government is also considering turning disused military and non-military sites into temporary accommodation for asylum processing.
Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the government was looking at how they could 'tighten the interpretation and application' of the convention, particularly regarding Article 8 protecting the right to a family life.
This article has been used to justify several controversial decisions allowing asylum seekers to remain in the UK.
New Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to take a radical approach to the issue, with sources indicating she would 'start with the unthinkable and work backwards.' Potential measures include using military barracks instead of hotels to house asylum seekers, a practice that currently costs taxpayers £5.77 million per day.
The government is also considering turning disused military and non-military sites into temporary accommodation for asylum processing.
