Mahmood expected to adopt 'temporary stays only' rule for successful asylum seekers

Published: 11/14/2025
Mahmood expected to adopt 'temporary stays only' rule for successful asylum seekers
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to introduce a new rule allowing successful asylum seekers in the UK to stay temporarily until their home country is deemed safe for return. The policy shift is aimed at deterring illegal crossings and follows Denmark's tough asylum system, leading to a decrease in successful claims. Despite facing opposition within Labour ranks and concerns over human rights implications, Mahmood plans to emulate Denmark's approach to asylum and immigration to address the escalating crisis at the UK border.