Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman, now a Conservative Party MP, has criticized churches in the country for facilitating what she describes as "industrial-scale bogus asylum claims." Braverman alleges that some churches certify non-Christians, directing migrants to attend mass and befriend the vicar to bolster their asylum cases. She argues that this practice needs to stop, and the UK must become more aware of the issue.
Braverman, known for her immigration hardline stance, believes that despite Brexit and the restoration of sovereignty, the UK has not gained control of its borders. She highlights various ways in which asylum claims are allegedly manipulated, including adults claiming to be children, Muslims pretending to be Christians, and healthy individuals alleging mental illness. Braverman suggests that withdrawing from the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) is the answer to addressing illegal migration effectively.
While acknowledging the genuine cases of asylum seekers, Braverman emphasizes the need to combat deception, criminality, and abuse of the asylum system. She contends that the government's options are limited unless the UK withdraws from the ECHR, claiming that the Strasbourg-based court's jurisprudence has taken an "ever-expansive" approach to human rights.
Braverman's views contribute to the ongoing debate around immigration policies, human rights, and border control in the UK.
(With Agency Inputs)
