“ offshoring ” asylum seekers is a first for the UK, but it has been done – though examples are limited

” programme of offshore asylum processing to review the Border Force. Alexander Downer’s role will include

On Twitter, Ms Cooper also cited Australian Refugee Council offshoring figures, which show

“ My advice to Ms Patel would be to introduce the' push-back' policy without fanfare, and to keep the French informed on a need-to-know basis only, ” he wrote. The Public and Commercial Services Union( PCS), which represents Border Force staff, called Mr Downer’s appointment “ deeply concerning ”.... “ That Priti Patel looks forward to Mr Downer’s findings is telling.... Director Bella Sankey added: “ The home secretary is single-minded about recreating Australia's abuse of people seeking asyl

creation of offshore centres for asylum seekers on the British overseas territory of Ascension

The Home Secretary is said to be preparing to introduce a bill next week to set up an offshore

The idea of processing applicants for refugee status offshore has been a perennial suggestion of

The idea of processing applicants for refugee status offshore has been a perennial suggestion of

MPs have failed in a bid to halt Priti Patel’s plan to send asylum seekers abroad for processing

MPs have failed in a bid to halt Priti Patel’s plan to send asylum seekers abroad for processing