Britain is weighing a policy inspired by Denmark’s hardline approach

Big changes are coming to the country’s main Asylum policy, including longer waiting times for permanent residence and forced return to a person’s home country if taken.

The shift represents a major shift in asylum seeker policy in modern times, inspired by Denmark, which has one of the toughest policies in Europe and is widely criticized by rights groups.

Britain’s Labor government has been focusing on immigration at its end, as it seeks to counter the growing popularity of the populist Reform Ek Party, which has taken a hardline approach to nationalism.

The new changes include reintroducing formal employment to provide housing and financial support to some asylum seekers, the home office said in a statement.

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It also said that refugees should wait 20 years to apply for permanent residency instead of five to five years to two and a half years to be encouraged or forced to return to their home countries when it is deemed safe.

The Department said these measures will apply to asylum seekers who can work but choose to, as well as those who break the law. Tax-funded support is forwarded to people who contribute to the economy and local communities.

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The home office said the changes aimed to make the UK less attractive to illegal migrants and make it easier to remove people who claim to have confirmed their claims.

“This country has a proud tradition of welcoming those fleeing dangers, but our charity draws illegal migrants to the station,” said home secretary Shabana Mahmood. “The speed and scale of migration is putting enormous pressure on communities.”

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More than 100 British organizations called Mahmood to “put an end to migrant workers and policies that only cause harm,” arguing that these measures provoke racism and violence.

The British Refugee Council said in X that refugees do not compare to Asylum systems when trying to escape danger. It means they are aiming for the UK because of family ties, some knowledge of English or connections that could help them get started safely.

Reuters contributed to this report.