UK joins EU pledge to make it easier to deport migrants in bid to control borders

"The UK has joined EU ministers in a pledge to make it easier to deport foreign nationals as the continent tackles the problem of illegal migration. Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper and other European ministers will make a joint political declaration on Friday that agrees on a stricter implementation of human rights law and reasserts states' sovereign rights to deport people from their countries."

"The declaration, which has been driven by the UK, Denmark and Italy, will be issued by foreign ministers in the Council of Europe, a group of 46 member states. Ministers have agreed to an updated interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The UK and other member states hope that the statement will help the courts, which are independent of government, ensure that serious criminals are not able to avoid deportation."

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The Independent describes its reporting approach as fact-focused and accessible without paywalls, supported by donations that fund journalists to cover multiple perspectives. The UK has joined EU ministers in a pledge aimed at making deportations of foreign nationals easier amid illegal migration. Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper and other European ministers will issue a joint political declaration on Friday. The declaration, driven by the UK, Denmark, and Italy, will be issued by foreign ministers in the Council of Europe, which includes 46 member states. Ministers agreed on a stricter interpretation of Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The goal is to help independent courts ensure serious criminals cannot avoid deportation. Article 3 bars sending someone to a country where they face torture or inhuman or degrading treatment.

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