The UK is currently struggling with balancing migrant rights and public safety. Record numbers of foreign national offenders are currently still living in the country, unable to be deported. While the case of Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai – an Afghan asylum seeker who had previously murdered two migrants before entering the country, and who went on to murder a 21-year-old in the UK – has thrown into sharp relief the Home Office’s failings in removing dangerous individuals from the country.
In Switzerland, the message to migrants is clear: you are welcome to live and build a life here, but you must contribute to society and abide by its rules
As the Labour government sets a goal of deporting 14,000 illegal migrants and foreign criminals by the end of the year, perhaps it could learn from one of our European neighbours when it comes to migrant policy.
In Switzerland, the message to migrants is clear: you are welcome to live and build a life here, but you must contribute to society and abide by its rules.
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