Illegal immigrants to UK face eviction without court order under new plans

Deleted · 2015-08-04, 12:12 AM

Source: http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...urage-migrants

Immigrants living in Britain illegally will face abrupt eviction from rental properties under new laws designed to make Britain a tougher place to live in, the government will announce as it redoubles its response to the Calais migrant crisis.

In a dramatic illustration of the warning directed at migrants, by the home secretary, Theresa May, that Britain’s “streets are not paved with gold”, the government will change the law to allow landlords to evict such immigrants without a court order.

Rogue landlords who fail to check the immigration status of tenants could be fined or imprisoned for up to five years under a new criminal offence to be included in a new immigration bill.

Greg Clark, the communities secretary, will also announce that the legislation will create a blacklist of persistent rogue landlords and letting agents to allow councils to know where to concentrate their enforcement action. “We are determined to crack down on rogue landlords,” said Clark.
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David Cameron, who remains in Britain this week on the first stage of his summer holiday, has said that the government will leave no stone unturned as it responds to what he described as the “swarm of people” from Calais. A new fence to protect the entrance to the Channel tunnel on the French side will be completed on Friday.
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The move is part of a government initiative to discourage migrants from leaving their countries of origin in the first place by showing that Britain is a cold place for those whose asylum applications are rejected. The home secretary joined forces with her French counterpart, Bernard Cazeneuve, to send a signal to would-be migrants that they will not necessarily face a warm welcome.

In a joint article for the Sunday Telegraph, the two ministers warned the world is facing a global migration crisis as they pledged to offer refuge to those fleeing conflict or persecution. But they said it is important to break the link between “crossing the Mediterranean and achieving settlement in Europe”.

May and Cazeneuve wrote: “Ultimately, the long-term answer to this problem lies in reducing the number of migrants who are crossing into Europe from Africa. Many see Europe, and particularly Britain, as somewhere that offers the prospect of financial gain. This is not the case – our streets are not paved with gold.”
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Under the forthcoming immigration bill, landlords will be expected to evict illegal immigrants soon after receiving a Home Office notice that their tenant no longer has the right to rent in the UK. In some circumstances landlords will be able to act without a court order.

A scheme in which landlords check the immigration status of tenants, which is currently being piloted in the West Midlands, will be extended across the country. Under the Right to Rent scheme, landlords will be obliged to see evidence of a person’s right to remain in the UK by examining their passport or biometric residence permit.

A new criminal offence will target unscrupulous landlords and letting agents who fail repeatedly to carry out the “Right to Rent” checks or fail to remove illegal immigrants from their properties. They could be fined, jailed for up to five years or face further sanctions under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

**Shadowmelded** · 2015-08-04, 12:14 AM

This article sums up my feelings on the situation better than I ever could.

I mean these draconian laws are hardly surprising coming from this Government. Since everyone seems to think we're returning to the 80s with the rise of Corbyn, it's funny to see the Tories playing their part and rediscovering their position as the Nasty Party. Hopefully the public isn't too distracted to notice.

**Kronik85** · 2015-08-04, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by Shadowmelded

This article sums up my feelings on the situation better than I ever could.

Was that actually written by Frankie Boyle? Think it's the first time I've ever laughed at his comedy. Either way it's spot on.

**Shadowmelded** · 2015-08-04, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Kronik85

Was that actually written by Frankie Boyle? Think it's the first time I've ever laughed at his comedy. Either way it's spot on.

Yeah he frequently writes articles in the Guardian. The ones about the emergency budget and Labour's predicament were pretty good too.

**ovm33** · 2015-08-04, 12:34 AM

It's racist to not want illegal aliens in your country. They're only here to make a better life for themselves! Illegal aliens are actually a boon to an economy because they practically work for free!

Get used to it Texas! Wait... er... wrong country.

There are current estimations of between 10-30 MILLION illegals in the US. Adjusting for the UK population that's what... 1-5 million illegals? Yet the US won't do anything about it, heel we have sanctuary cities.

I for one, as an outsider looking in, applaud David Cameron for his efforts. Next step: immediate deportation.

**Netherspark** · 2015-08-04, 12:44 AM

So the solution to the migrant problem is to make them homeless and (even more) desperate?

This couldn't possibly go wrong...

**Grym** · 2015-08-04, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Netherspark

So the solution to the migrant problem is to make them homeless and (even more) desperate?

This couldn't possibly go wrong...

It may have a short term effect.

But in the long term, UK will have the perception of "harsh cold country not worth sneaking into", which is what they want, and hopefully with time less and less people want to come here and try to seek asylum elsewhere.

**Netherspark** · 2015-08-04, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Grym

It may have a short term effect.

But in the long term, UK will have the perception of "harsh cold country not worth sneaking into", which is what they want, and hopefully with time less and less people want to come here and try to seek asylum elsewhere.

No it won't. Anyone travelling thousands of miles, largely on foot, and spending their life savings on dilapidated deathtrap boats, willing to risk their lives on every stage of year-long journeys just for a chance at a better life isn't going to be deterred by eviction laws.. they are still going to come. And they'll just end up on the streets (many already do), only to be forced into crime or slavery (yes, that also happens).

However harsh and cold you try to make the UK look, their own homes are far worse. Yet somehow we feel the need to criticize and hate them merely for having hope for a better life.

**dextersmith** · 2015-08-04, 01:03 AM

Landlords as private citizens shouldn't have to do the government's bidding. If the government wants to kick them out, they should do it themselves.

**Elegiac** · 2015-08-04, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by dextersmith

Landlords as private citizens shouldn't have to do the government's bidding.

They do when they're leasing the land from the state.

**Kronik85** · 2015-08-04, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by Netherspark

No it won't. Anyone travelling thousands of miles, largely on foot, and spending their life savings on dilapidated deathtrap boats, willing to risk their lives on every stage of year-long journeys just for a chance at a better life isn't going to be deterred by eviction laws.. they are still going to come. And they'll just end up on the streets (many already do), only to be forced into crime or slavery (yes, that also happens).

However harsh and cold you try to make the UK look, their own homes are far worse. Yet somehow we feel the need to criticize and hate them merely for having hope for a better life.

But dey tuk ar jerbs!....or benefits....or are somehow negatively effecting me as a UK citizen by their presence. Either way all I know is that nothing is my fault and immigrants are ruining my country!

Deleted · 2015-08-04, 01:43 AM

Fucking good. Get the fuck out.

**Feronar** · 2015-08-04, 01:59 AM