Refugee status to be temporary as Shabana Mahmood rips up rules on UK asylum

"Under Monday's changes, adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will receive a 30-month period of protection if it is granted. At a 30-month review refugees with a continuing need of sanctuary will have their protection renewed, while those whose countries are now deemed safe will be expected to return home."

"In an interview with the Guardian, Mahmood called for Labour MPs to get behind immigration reforms or risk a Nigel Farage-led government deporting refugees to certain death. She has insisted that far from being unpopular with traditional Labour voters, her policies recognise the concerns of people who feel resentment because public services are under pressure."

"Under the previous system refugees were granted five years of protection and allowed to bring their families, followed by possible permanent settlement. The change follows Mahmood's visit last week to Denmark, which introduced a similar approach in recent years."

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has implemented new asylum rules effective Monday that grant refugees temporary 30-month protection instead of the previous five-year status. Claimants from countries deemed safe by the UK government will be expected to return after their protection period ends if conditions remain unchanged. The reforms also extend the settlement waiting period for some foreign nationals from five to ten years. These changes do not apply retrospectively to applications made before Monday. The policy follows Mahmood's visit to Denmark, which implemented similar measures and reduced asylum claims by over 90 in a decade. The announcement comes amid pressure from Labour MPs and unions advocating for more progressive immigration policies following recent electoral setbacks.

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