India to Be Added to UK Safe States List, Ruling Out Asylum Rights for Illegal Migrants from the Country

The UK government has tabled plans to add India to an expanded list of safe states, which would speed up the process of returning Indians who travel from the country illegally and rule out their chance of seeking asylum in Britain.

Draft legislation laid in the House of Commons on Wednesday includes India and Georgia as the countries to be added to the list.

The UK Home Office said the move is aimed at strengthening the country’s immigration system and help prevent abuse by people making unfounded protection claims.