TNPSC Thervupettagam

List of ‘safe states’

November 14 , 2023 378 days 347 0
  • The UK government has tabled plans to add India and Georgia to an expanded list of safe states.
  • It is aimed at strengthening the country's immigration system and help prevent abuse by people making unfounded protection claims.
  • It would speed up the process of returning Indians who travel from the country illegally and rule out their chance of seeking asylum in Britain.
  • Other countries deemed safe by the UK include Albania and Switzerland, as well as the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) states.
  • Under this rule, UK could detain illegal immigrants or order their prompt return to a safe third country or their country of origin.

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