Britain’s Illegal Immigrants: A Possible Solution?
The USA and Europe face a serious problem of illegal immigrants. While some argue that they should be deported, there are many others who take a humanitarian view of this tragic situation.
Britain has a staggering population of 300,000 to 500,000 irregular migrants. A movement is gathering momentum that they should be given a temporary work permit.
In support of this campaign, a group called “Strangers into Citizens” has planned a major demonstration at the Parliament Square on 7 May to demand an amnesty for Britain’s undocumented migrants, says The Independent.
“The group argues that they should be given a temporary work permit if they can show they have been here for four years or more. At the end of this period they should be entitled to apply for leave to remain.
“There is a humanitarian justification for this proposal. Many of those who stand to benefit, such as failed asylum-seekers, are destitute and homeless. They are afraid to come forward for help from the state because they would run the risk of being deported. Regularising their status would help them access accommodation and health care.
“But this would be far more than an act of charity. Historically, immigrants have always contributed greatly to the public wealth through their hard work. This scheme would enable the present generation to contribute more fully.
“By regularising those who work in the black economy, the Treasury’s tax take would be boosted by about £5bn a year.
“Moreover, the plan would also open the British economy to an untapped set of skills. It is often impossible for academics or doctors who have sought asylum in Britain to work in the field in which they have been trained. While their claims are being processed, they are forced to live on state handouts. If they are turned down, they often disappear into the black economy to do menial jobs. Under this scheme, they would be free to use their training for the wider public good…”
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5 Responses to “Britain’s Illegal Immigrants: A Possible Solution?”
It would reduce the problem of dental access being unavailable to arround 50% of the population. At least somewhat.
Whats the point of having borders if your not going to enforce their integrity?
Oh yes, in Spain they did that not long ago. The “regularization” they called it. Let almost 1 million immigrants who cut in line and ignored our laws to become legal residents, and to hell with the ones who patiently navigate the hellish legal process. So they did that, and naturally they kept on coming in massive numbers. New illegals to replace the old. Unscrupulous business owners still need illegals to exploit, after all.
Oh and when they talk about the poor doctors and teachers who can’t practice because they are illegal…please. The number of doctors/lawyers/teachers entering Europe illegally is minimal compared to unskilled workers. In fact, this attitude of legalizing everyone regardless hurts professionals more than it helps them. Obviously a proffesional trying to get in the country legally is going to have it harder if the receiving country has the habit of legalizing illegals massively. Never mind the fact that, unlike the US, many European countries give no higher priority to a surgeon than to a bricklayer, in terms of the legalization process.
Lynx- Hey! Easy on the Brick Layers! The boys down at the union hall would appreciate it.
Sorry WA, I have to use SOMETHING, LOL. Bricklaying, indeed any legal job done with dedication, is fine by me, obviously. I certainly don’t mean to imply they aren’t worth anything, just that it’s a job that probably has more people in the world qualified to do it than say neurosurgery.