More foreign criminals to be deported before appeals in bid to end 'exploitation'

The government is introducing a 'deport now, appeal later' scheme aimed at tackling foreign crooks in the UK. A total of 23 countries signed up to the scheme. Foreign lags are being deported at a higher rate under the new plan (Image: Getty Images)

More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals have been heard as the Government expands its “deport now, appeal later” scheme . ‌

Offenders from another 15 countries including India, Bulgaria and Australia will now be included in the scheme, bringing the total to 23 countries. The scheme allows the UK to deport offenders who have had a human rights claim against their removal rejected. Any appeals will be heard from abroad over a video link. ‌

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said foreign crooks had been “expl