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UK Reveals List of 19,244 Foreign Criminals Awaiting Deportation

4/22/2025

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The UK government is set to unveil a league table of 19,244 foreign criminals awaiting deportation by 2024. Despite a rise in deportations, prison overcrowding and legal appeals have led to an increase in numbers. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is pushing for transparency amid mounting pressure from Conservatives and advocacy groups.

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The UK government is set to unveil a league table of 19,244 foreign criminals awaiting deportation by 2024. Despite a rise in deportations, prison overcrowding and legal appeals have led to an increase in numbers. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is pushing for transparency amid mounting pressure from Conservatives and advocacy groups.