Reports say the number of foreign offenders who are subject to deportation but are living in the community in the UK has risen to a record level. One outlet reports that just over 18,000 such people are living freely after serving their sentence as of the time Labour comes to power in July 2024, with the figure described as surging by nearly 10%.
The coverage links the increase to government policy and changes affecting deportation processes, including the potential impact of an early release scheme. The article says experts warn the arrangement could make it harder to manage deportation caseloads and increase the number of people waiting in the community while cases are handled.
