Overview

This bill aims to strengthen the UK's ability to deport foreign nationals convicted of crimes within the country. It mandates the creation of regulations that allow for the removal, denial of right to remain, and prevention of re-entry for those convicted of any offense punishable by imprisonment.

Description

The Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the United Kingdom) Bill proposes to give the Secretary of State the power to create regulations governing the exclusion of foreign nationals from the UK. These regulations would cover three key areas:

• Removal: Foreign nationals convicted of a "qualifying offence" (any offense with a possible prison sentence) will be removed from the UK, unless existing laws already cover their removal.
• Right to Remain: The bill will remove any existing right to remain in the UK for those individuals who are excluded.
• Prevention of Re-entry: Measures will be put in place to prevent excluded individuals from re-entering the UK.

The regulations must be approved by Parliament before they come into effect. The bill defines "foreign national" as anyone who is not a British citizen and "any court of law" as any court in the UK.

Government Spending

The bill does not specify direct government spending figures. The cost will likely be associated with implementing the new regulations, which may include increased costs for deportation processes, border control, and legal proceedings.

Groups Affected

• Foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK: This group will face potential deportation and loss of any right to remain in the UK. The impact will vary based on the severity of the crime.
• UK Border Agency/Home Office: This group will be responsible for implementing the regulations, requiring increased resources and potentially more staff.
• Courts: The courts will need to handle the increased workload related to deportation cases.
• Human rights organizations: These groups may raise concerns about the potential impact on the human rights of those deported.

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