A blueprint for the removal of every person living in Britain illegally
Restore Britain’s policy paper, Mass Deportations: Legitimacy, Legality, and Logistics, outlines a bold strategy to address illegal immigration in the UK by detaining and deporting all undocumented individuals. The plan combines forced removals with policies to make life untenable for illegal residents, aiming to restore national sovereignty and public trust.
Part I: Legal Obstacles
The paper identifies domestic and international legal barriers to mass deportations, advocating for their removal. Key proposals include repealing or amending laws like the Equality Act (2010), abolishing asylum seeker support unless they cooperate with deportation, and ending immigration tribunals. The 1951 UN Refugee Convention is deemed outdated, with calls to limit asylum to those arriving directly from neighboring safe countries, effectively dismantling the current asylum system. The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Human Rights Act (1998) are criticized for blocking deportations, with withdrawal and repeal recommended, despite potential issues with the Belfast Agreement in Northern Ireland. A “Great Clarification Act” is proposed to empower Parliament to override problematic court rulings. Judicial activism would be curbed through stricter judicial review criteria and reformed judicial appointments.
Part II: Practical Logistics
Assuming 1.8–2 million illegal immigrants, the plan combines voluntary and forced deportations, targeting 150,000–200,000 forced removals annually. A “hostile environment” would encourage self-deportation through measures like mandatory e-visas, expanded Right to Work and Right to Rent checks, and heavy penalties for non-compliant employers and landlords. Access to healthcare, banking, and housing would require proof of legal status. Data-sharing across public services and a public reporting portal would aid enforcement.
Forced deportations would involve expanding Immigration Enforcement with new staff, funded by fines and visa fees. Former RAF bases and private firms would manage large-scale detention facilities. Deportations would use commercial, charter, and military transport. Sanctions, visa bans, and third-country processing deals would pressure uncooperative nations. The plan, costing billions over five years, would be offset by reduced public spending and new revenue streams. The estimated timeline for completion is 2–3 years, assuming a mix of voluntary and forced exits.