Foreign criminals set to be deported straight after sentencing under new law

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced a new law allowing immediate deportation of foreign criminals upon receiving a custodial sentence, aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding in England and Wales. Currently, foreign offenders make up about 12% of the prison population, and the legislation will expedite their deportation process significantly, potentially saving taxpayers money.

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