The annual cost of incarcerating foreign nationals in UK prisons has reached £629 million, a figure described as “staggering” by an ex-prison governor. This cost stems from the 10,487 foreign prisoners among the total 87,342 inmates in England and Wales, highlighting a significant financial burden on the UK taxpayer.
The high costs are attributed to several factors, including the lengthy process of repatriating foreign criminals. Many lack identity documents, complicating their return to their home countries. Additionally, legal challenges under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) further delay deportations, as countries may refuse to accept their nationals back without negotiations.
For UK residents, this situation translates into higher taxes and public spending, as the government allocates substantial re
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