Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has launched a scathing attack on what he called “Two-Tier Keir” immigration gimmicks after it emerged that hundreds of foreign nationals convicted of immigration offences could avoid deportation under new draft sentencing guidelines.
The proposals, drawn up by the Sentencing Council, suggest reduced starting points for certain immigration-related offences. Under current rules, foreign offenders automatically face deportation if sentenced to 12 months or more in prison. However, the new guidance could result in lighter sentences, allowing many convicted migrants to fall below this threshold.
