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#NotACriminal #TogetherWithRefugees #STOPNABB
THREAD:
Who are the real criminals?
The #NationalityAndBordersBill is cruel, steeped in #racism and it criminalises...
#NotACriminal #TogetherWithRefugees #STOPNABB
THREAD:
Who are the real criminals?
The #NationalityAndBordersBill is cruel, steeped in #racism and it criminalises...
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Lets first consider the sentiment underpinning this, it is probably best expressed by Conservative MP Bill Wiggin while speaking at the Commons Liaison Committee on Wednesday 30th March, addressing the Prime minister as he outlines in his view the “right” sort of #refugees
Lets first consider the sentiment underpinning this, it is probably best expressed by Conservative MP Bill Wiggin while speaking at the Commons Liaison Committee on Wednesday 30th March, addressing the Prime minister as he outlines in his view the “right” sort of #refugees
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In reply to Bill Wiggin’s question, the Prime Minister sighted the #NationalityAndBordersBill as being the solution.
Let’s take a brief look at this dreaded #NABB: When the Bill was devised, it was rushed through into official consideration containing placeholder clauses
In reply to Bill Wiggin’s question, the Prime Minister sighted the #NationalityAndBordersBill as being the solution.
Let’s take a brief look at this dreaded #NABB: When the Bill was devised, it was rushed through into official consideration containing placeholder clauses
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and also four Henry the 8th clauses that give MINISTERS the power to amend and re-write primary legislation. This enables them to make changes without Parliament scrutiny and undermines the post-Brexit claims that Parliament would be given control of the UK borders
and also four Henry the 8th clauses that give MINISTERS the power to amend and re-write primary legislation. This enables them to make changes without Parliament scrutiny and undermines the post-Brexit claims that Parliament would be given control of the UK borders
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and immigration policies. In this case the executive minister is the Home Secretary, who would be able to override the requirements of primary legislation and violate the principle of 'Parliamentary sovereignty', intended to enable scrutiny, accountability,
and immigration policies. In this case the executive minister is the Home Secretary, who would be able to override the requirements of primary legislation and violate the principle of 'Parliamentary sovereignty', intended to enable scrutiny, accountability,
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and democracy in legislative matters. Not only would the Borders Bill give this broad power to the current Home Secretary, Priti Patel, but it would enshrine that power in law for future Home Secretaries, effectively delivering them a weapon.
and democracy in legislative matters. Not only would the Borders Bill give this broad power to the current Home Secretary, Priti Patel, but it would enshrine that power in law for future Home Secretaries, effectively delivering them a weapon.
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The placeholder clauses were fleshed out at the last moment, preventing proper scrutiny, and the following dangerous clauses were introduced:
The placeholder clauses were fleshed out at the last moment, preventing proper scrutiny, and the following dangerous clauses were introduced:
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Clause 9, that would aim to remove citizenship without notice, rendering British citizens stateless without their knowledge, so removing their right to appeal.
Clause 9, that would aim to remove citizenship without notice, rendering British citizens stateless without their knowledge, so removing their right to appeal.
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Clause 11, that would allow differential treatment of refugees, discriminating against them depending on how they arrived in the UK. Regardless of the fact the government has done away with most of the official routes, as we've heard.
Clause 11, that would allow differential treatment of refugees, discriminating against them depending on how they arrived in the UK. Regardless of the fact the government has done away with most of the official routes, as we've heard.
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Clause 15 is the one that breaks the Refugee Convention, nullifying asylum claims from certain refugees and allowing the government to return them to a safe country if they passed through one on their route to the UK.
Clause 15 is the one that breaks the Refugee Convention, nullifying asylum claims from certain refugees and allowing the government to return them to a safe country if they passed through one on their route to the UK.
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Clause 40(3) would criminalise people helping refugees in the Channel by removing the current limitation that this criminalisation acts on people who are helping ‘for gain’.This targets humanitarian activists and enables prosecution and severe sentencing for saving lives.
Clause 40(3) would criminalise people helping refugees in the Channel by removing the current limitation that this criminalisation acts on people who are helping ‘for gain’.This targets humanitarian activists and enables prosecution and severe sentencing for saving lives.
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Part 5 then introduces a number of regressive steps in the identification and support of victims of modern slavery, contrary to the principle of non-regression of human rights standards, as well as breaching the UK’s obligations under international law.
Part 5 then introduces a number of regressive steps in the identification and support of victims of modern slavery, contrary to the principle of non-regression of human rights standards, as well as breaching the UK’s obligations under international law.
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Evidence indicates long-term impacts being reduction in victim protection, less ability to break trafficking cycles, and fewer prosecutions of perpetrators.
These objectives, whether or not they become part of the UK’s legislation,
Evidence indicates long-term impacts being reduction in victim protection, less ability to break trafficking cycles, and fewer prosecutions of perpetrators.
These objectives, whether or not they become part of the UK’s legislation,
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are NOT the objectives of a respectable, humanitarian, or decent country. They enshrine xenophobia and seek to undermine both legally, and in the public view, the rights of certain marginalised groups, and demolish the responsibilities of the UK towards them.
are NOT the objectives of a respectable, humanitarian, or decent country. They enshrine xenophobia and seek to undermine both legally, and in the public view, the rights of certain marginalised groups, and demolish the responsibilities of the UK towards them.
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The Bill was passed in the HoC, amendments were made by the HoL which have now by and large been rejected by the HoC and sent back to the Lords due to be debated on Monday 4th April.
According to this bill:
The Bill was passed in the HoC, amendments were made by the HoL which have now by and large been rejected by the HoC and sent back to the Lords due to be debated on Monday 4th April.
According to this bill:
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In the meantime, lets also consider the following about the Home Office & Government “seeking to turn people fleeing for their lives from war and persecution into criminals” - @refugeecouncil
In the meantime, lets also consider the following about the Home Office & Government “seeking to turn people fleeing for their lives from war and persecution into criminals” - @refugeecouncil
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Here is a thread by @AlsadairMack66 – “The Home Office Lies. It lies a lot.”
Here is a thread by @AlsadairMack66 – “The Home Office Lies. It lies a lot.”
https://twitter.com/alasdairmack66/status/1508414743454916611?s=21&t=xVqldruUOqcXJsPzdutoBQ
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Who are the real criminals?
Please become active and get involved before it’s too late.
#STOPNABB
Who are the real criminals?
Please become active and get involved before it’s too late.
#STOPNABB
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