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UK to Publish First Official League Tables of Foreign Offenders Awaiting Deportation

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper orders release of data on nationalities and crimes of over 19,000 foreign offenders by year-end.

Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, wants the figures published by the end of the year
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Overview

  • The UK government will release official league tables detailing the nationalities and crimes of foreign offenders awaiting deportation for the first time, with publication set for the end of 2025.
  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper overruled Home Office objections and directed statisticians to overhaul systems to ensure data quality and transparency.
  • As of the end of 2024, 19,244 foreign offenders were awaiting deportation, up from 14,640 in 2022, with increases attributed to prison overcrowding releases, legal appeals, and diplomatic challenges.
  • Expected top offending nationalities include Albanians, Romanians, and Poles, with crimes such as violence, robbery, theft, and drug production highlighted.
  • Labour claims the initiative reflects improved enforcement, with a 16% rise in deportations compared to the previous year, while Conservatives accuse the party of yielding to political pressure.