Vietnamese Arrivals in UK to Face Expedited Deportation Under New Agreement
London – A new agreement between the UK and vietnam aims to accelerate the deportation of Vietnamese nationals who arrive in the UK via illegal routes, Downing Street announced today. The deal, struck during Labor leader Keir Starmer‘s visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Lam, seeks to streamline the process of returning individuals with no legal right to remain in the UK.
The agreement builds on existing efforts to curb irregular migration. No 10 stated that the number of illegal arrivals from vietnam has already been halved, and officials believe further reductions are achievable through enhanced international cooperation.
“The number of illegal arrivals from Vietnam has already been cut by half, but more can be done,” a Downing Street spokesperson said. “Today’s agreement shows that through international cooperation - not shouting from the sidelines - we can deliver for the UK and for working people.”
The UK government reported that in its first year, 35,000 individuals without legal residency were removed, including 5,200 foreign national offenders – a 14% increase from the previous year.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns about human rights in Vietnam. Human Rights Watch has identified over 170 political prisoners currently detained for exercising fundamental rights, including activists and online bloggers. The BBC has also raised concerns regarding one of its Vietnamese journalists, who has been prevented from leaving Vietnam for several months while attempting to renew their passport and visit family.
