What changes to the UK asylum system are being mooted by Labour?

"The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said the asylum system is out of control and putting huge pressure on communities, and announced sweeping plans to end the permanent status of refugees. Mahmood has announced measures to end the permanent status of refugees, who, under new plans, would need to reapply to remain in Britain every two-and-a-half years. Those granted asylum could be returned to their home countries when they are considered safe a policy modelled on Denmark's controversial system."

"Refugees are given protection for five years, after which they can apply for indefinite leave to remain, which offers a pathway to British citizenship. But under the proposed changes, people who arrive illegally would have to wait 20 years before they can apply for permanent settlement a measure that is expected to apply only to new arrivals. It is understood that the five-year protection period will be cut to 30 months,"

"Asked whether Ukrainians would also be affected by the new system, Mahmood said nationals from the wartorn country were already here on a temporary arrangement and indicated that they would also face the need to return. The home secretary said Ukrainians were in the UK on a bespoke system and most of them would want to return once the conflict with Russia has ended."

The asylum system is out of control and putting huge pressure on communities. Plans would end permanent refugee status and require successful asylum applicants to reapply to remain in Britain every two-and-a-half years. Those granted asylum could be returned when their home countries are considered safe, following a model used in Denmark. Illegal arrivals would face a 20-year wait before applying for permanent settlement, while current five-year protections would be cut to 30 months with regular reviews and potential revocation of status. Financial and housing assistance would become discretionary, and Ukrainians currently on temporary arrangements could also be required to return.

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