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01/04/2003
Blunkett reveals new powers to strip citizenship
Under measures announced today by Home Secretary David Blunkett citizens with dual nationality could be stripped of their British passport if they act in a way that is "seriously prejudicial" to the UK's vital interests.
Billed by the Home Office as "part of the most radical overhaul of citizenship, immigration and asylum laws for thirty years", other measures include providing immigration officers with wider powers of search and entry to "crack down" on illegal workers.
Mr Blunkett said: "The measures which come on line today will help to deal with the current, frequently farcical, situation whereby people we have determined not to be in need of protection lodge timewasting or late appeals in order to frustrate the proper removal process."
Billed by the Home Office as "part of the most radical overhaul of citizenship, immigration and asylum laws for thirty years", other measures include providing immigration officers with wider powers of search and entry to "crack down" on illegal workers.
Mr Blunkett said: "The measures which come on line today will help to deal with the current, frequently farcical, situation whereby people we have determined not to be in need of protection lodge timewasting or late appeals in order to frustrate the proper removal process."
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Pioneering crime-busting centre to be opened in Liverpool
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28 October 2004
Lib Dems deride ID card scheme as costly and insecure
The Home Secretary's new ID cards will be costly for the public, insecure and will divert funds away from policing, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Lib Dems deride ID card scheme as costly and insecure
The Home Secretary's new ID cards will be costly for the public, insecure and will divert funds away from policing, according to the Liberal Democrats.
07 July 2004
Incitement to religious hatred laws promised 'soon'
An offence of incitement to religious hatred will be introduced "as soon as possible" to help tackle extremists who used religion to stir up hatred in society, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today.
Incitement to religious hatred laws promised 'soon'
An offence of incitement to religious hatred will be introduced "as soon as possible" to help tackle extremists who used religion to stir up hatred in society, Home Secretary David Blunkett said today.
05 June 2003
Blunkett holds 'constructive' talks with Afghan President
The Home Secretary held what has been described as a "constructive" meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai in London today. David Blunkett said that the pair focused on the issue of asylum seekers and he hailed the "helpful cooperation" of the Afghan government on the issue. Mr Karzai is expected to meet with the Prime Minister later today.
Blunkett holds 'constructive' talks with Afghan President
The Home Secretary held what has been described as a "constructive" meeting with Afghan president Hamid Karzai in London today. David Blunkett said that the pair focused on the issue of asylum seekers and he hailed the "helpful cooperation" of the Afghan government on the issue. Mr Karzai is expected to meet with the Prime Minister later today.
14 May 2003
Police to roll out fines scheme for anti-social crime
Police will be able to issue fines of up to £80 as part of a bid to reduce the amount of time they spend on paperwork. A trial scheme has proved to help officers tackle anti-social behaviour, like drunk and disorderly behaviour will be introduced nationwide by the end of the year.
Police to roll out fines scheme for anti-social crime
Police will be able to issue fines of up to £80 as part of a bid to reduce the amount of time they spend on paperwork. A trial scheme has proved to help officers tackle anti-social behaviour, like drunk and disorderly behaviour will be introduced nationwide by the end of the year.
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