Under section 15 of the Immigration Act 1971, the Home Secretary has a very broad power to deport any foreign national whose removal from the UK he or she believes would be ‘conducive to the public good’. Although the Home Secretary enjoys a very broad ground to deport foreign nationals, this power is traditionally exercised when a foreign national is engaged in criminal activity or deemed a threat to the national security of the UK.
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@93M9Y3S3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they aren't a greater threat from abroad
First you would have to define the term "terrorism" and remove any racist implications. Then you would have to consider what the appropriate response would be to a domestic "terrorist". Then you would need to consider why the foreign actor is different. If someone could be proven to be orchestrating an act of political violence against a civilian population, they would need to be removed from the populace, whether that be gaol or deportation. My preference would be gaol since they would be more likely to foment danger more freely elsewhere.
@9FG3GMK1yr1Y
No, they should be carefully watched but if they do anything critical then yes
@9JR4YBQ1yr1Y
Maybe they should be treated as any UK national would be - just a thought (terrorism is not just a foreign problem) x
@9LW9HFS10mos10MO
Should only be deported for criminal acts or if they are part of a terrorist group or takes part in action which fall under the term terrorist
@93DS6C43yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they are not a bigger threat from abroad
@93876Z83yrs3Y
Yes, but it would be more effective to block them from leaving
no, the definition of terrorism is too broad, and immigrants should have the same free speech rights as citizens
@B2WS4VNWomen's Equality 1wk1W
It can not be just me that has noticed the massive rise in most crimes since foreigners have been allowed into our country. Just watch a recent episode of crime watch for your answer. Yes. Get them out!
@9V7KLQ45mos5MO
Yes and deport eny non white british person from the uk if they have committed a crime to saudi arabia.
We should not allow immigrants into the country, but for refugees, no, we should try to get more proof
@9QVJ4JV7mos7MO
Yes, anyone who is suspected to be posing a serious threat to our nation should be deported. However this must be done in a cost efficient and ethical way.
@9QJWJ698mos8MO
Only if they are convicted by a court to have actually broken the law in some way, not just 'considered to be promoting'.
@9QHLZD38mos8MO
Only if there is undeniable evidence that these individuals have exhibited radical behaviour that can harm British people
@9Q8SG9T8mos8MO
No, but if there is real and true evidence of terrorism about to be committed then yes. But if there is no evidence of terrorism then no and that foreigners should have that same free speech rights an citizens.
@9Q7XB52Liberal Democrat8mos8MO
They should be treated the same as UK nationals who are promoting terrorism and face the same rigorous process of the law.
@9P3G4TK8mos8MO
No, if they are committing a crime they should be treated as a british citizen, and lawful actions should be taken.
@9P3C6ZK 8mos8MO
The rules should apply to our own citizens as it does to foreigners, therefore either arrest or do not. We do not kick our citizens and should not.
@9NLZF7N9mos9MO
Human rights need to be respected regardless of where they are from but if it is obviously promoting terrorism, then maybe
@9NHR3SL9mos9MO
Everyone should be entitled to the right of free speech no matter how kind or heinous the opinion is perceived by others. However, people which openly threaten our people, back terrorist organisations and could put risk to national security should be deported.
@9N6R99T9mos9MO
As long as there is either evidence of thoughts related to terrorism or have taken part in what it deemed illegal activity
@9N5N5KR9mos9MO
Yes, but only if the country they will return to is safe, if the term “terrorism” is not used in the lightest terms. If the safety of others is in danger, yes. But if someone has been labelled as one for conducting a peaceful protest, no.
A tier system would be beneficial.
@9N5M3GP9mos9MO
If any citizen can be proved to promote terrorism then they should go through the court system, potentially prison
@9N3T5JR9mos9MO
If they are explicitly promoting terrorism then yes, but this could be an act of profiling, so I am unsure.
@9MV83799mos9MO
A referral to PREVENT should be made and if fails and behaviours persist/escalate then deportation to a country which respects their human rights should be considered
@9MPC7CM9mos9MO
No, we have a responsibility to prosecute criminals including terrorist sympathisers and not to destabilise the world by deporting them to potentially weak states
@9JXZ4MM1yr1Y
Yea, but only if terrorism is clearly defined as incitement to violence or engaging in violent acts (currently the definition is too broad and easily abused for political ends).
@9J8CXPQ1yr1Y
No, only those who are convicted of crimes and where their human rights will be respected in the country they are deported to.
@9HZVP5Z1yr1Y
What the police/law consider as "terrorism" could be change depending on biases/beliefs of the authority.
I believe that the same laws that apply to citizens should apply to immigrants. Terrorism laws should be clear and unbiased with no room for interpretation or misuse. Terrorism is a serious crime, regardless of of being a citizen or immigrant.
@9H5YF5T1yr1Y
Yes, as long as their free-speech is protected, and significant police checks have been done to evidence a high-potential of terrorist involvement
@9GWVC4Q1yr1Y
Yes, but only is their is definitive evidence that shows planning for terrorism and they should be taken to a country that respects human rights
No, they should be treated the same as domestic citizens as a two tiered punishment system in inherently racist
@9GPQ2321yr1Y
The definition of terrorism is too broad but if their actions greatly endanger others or alude to endangering others then yes.
@Kovu 1yr1Y
Depends on the nature of context, the circumstances and individual(s), and the level of terrorist acts or criminality/threat. Also they should be given a fair trial or be approached and dealth with as appropriately and safely as possible, and this included domestic terrorism or threats too, in my opinion, but if deporting anyone for anything, especially in such a case of promoting or actively committing terrorist acts, threats or other criminality, and especially if one already as a history and record of such, they should be deported if that country or area is safe to return to or be places elsewhere as an alternative.
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence of this fact and their is assurance their human rights will be upheld in the country they’re deported to.
@9FVKSV61yr1Y
Yes but it depends what the Government consider terrorism. Current Government want to treat anyone who criticises them, as well as the UK, as if they're domestic terrorists.
@9FM4K3P1yr1Y
Only if they are proven by a court of law to have been promoting terrorism or serious crimes
Only deport foreigners who have committed crimes and only to countries where there human rights will be respected
@9FJTRQQ1yr1Y
Yes, subject to a fair trail.
@9FJDTR31yr1Y
Only if the "terrorism" is considered to be promoting violence
@9FHYWJV1yr1Y
they should be trialled in the court of law
@9FFXC3D1yr1Y
If a person is promoting terrorism, they should be imprisoned.
@9FDMNCM1yr1Y
Yes if a link can be proven
@9FCJK6X1yr1Y
Only deport if involved in terror organisations or with a criminal background (preferably linked to terrorism)
@9F94LYL1yr1Y
yes but only if there is conclusive evidence and human rights are respected.
Yes, after being stripped of all their privelages and serving a harsh prison sentence in the UK.
@9F5T72M1yr1Y
Only if they are non-citizens
Execution or total solitary confinement
@9DTQ5DJ1yr1Y
Deport them only after they receive a fair trial and their sentence has been served
@9D587MY2yrs2Y
Yes but only if their actions pose a threat to our country
No, if they are inciting hatred or violence then their promotion is illegal anyway and should carry the same penalty as citizens
@9ZSRHLC3mos3MO
Yes, promoting terrorism is a crime, any non British citizen committing any crime should be deported
Yes, and deport foreigners who convicted of any serious crimes such as Rape, First Degree Murder, etc
@9PY2QSJ8mos8MO
Terrorism is too broad a word, I do believe that anyone who insights violence against someone else or a group of people should be punished, in the UK prisons.
@9PXL2XK 8mos8MO
Yes but there should be a thorough process to ensure that the government can’t abuse this a send away anyone they want
@9PWDD5L 8mos8MO
Yes but only if there is strong/undeniable evidence of terrorist sympathising or organisation or association
@9PRG7588mos8MO
No, if they are a treat to society we should take them to trial and put them in jail. Releasing someone with terroristic ideations into another country only causes troubles somewhere else.
@9PR3J2N8mos8MO
Considered by who. If it is confirmed then yes they should. But not simply because they are considered by some.
@9PNQ6TC8mos8MO
De-radicalisation measures should be implemented first and the human rights of the individual respected.
@9PLCM6K8mos8MO
They should be challenged on why they’re doing it. Just deporting them isn’t resolving the problem because they’ll incite terror elsewhere.
@9PH98L68mos8MO
The term is too broad and a suspicion without evidence could mean someone considered to be a terrorist isn’t and that’s unfair
No, if they are a citizen of this country, then like any other native citizen they must serve their time in jail
@9P48SJW8mos8MO
No, if they are breaking UK law then they should be tried in this country and deported or imprisoned if found guilty.
Yes but only if they're convicted in a court of law as deliberately promoting terrorism and violence.
@9NBV8LP9mos9MO
Since the definition of 'promoting terrorism' has been altered to include even those who just oppose government policies, then what is a terrorist?
@9NBBGF89mos9MO
Yes, if it is determined they can be held securely in their home country. No, if they would be able to continue to promote terrorism from elsewhere.
@9MYHG9X9mos9MO
Yes, as long as the definition of 'promoting' is clearly defined and understood by the immigrant, Also they should have a warning and only be deported for repeated activity.
@9M65HW410mos10MO
Yes but only if they had intention to harm others and have been tried fairly in court and found guilty.
@9KZWGNH11mos11MO
Yes and for citizens, but only if their human rights are respected by the country to which they are deported.
Yes, with terrorism properly and strictly defined and priven beyond reasonable doubt. Citizens who hold a UK passport should face jail here if found guilty of this.
@9Q3CF478mos8MO
I think any foreign National who has commited a crime or act of terrorism should be deported but I think if they seem to be promoting terrorism against the UK this should result in in-depth investigations but not automatic deportation
@9MZ4T269mos9MO
No. If someone is a dangerous criminal they ought to be dealt with here where we can monitor them, rather than set loose elsewhere to continue being a problem.
@9MYQSLZ9mos9MO
It depends on what the definition of promoting terrorism is. I think that if the person is supporting or threatening harm or damage to persons or property then yes as long as the county they’re deported to respects their human rights.
@9LPBLLV10mos10MO
No, investigations should take place through the home office, counter terrorism police and MI5 if needed. If they are promoting terrorism and links to terror organisations, they should be deported.
@9LNNLWJ10mos10MO
No, if someone really did a pose a risk to national security we would probably be safer if they were kept in a high security prison
@9LCBJZ511mos11MO
No, free speech needs to be respected. But any foreign national actually convicted of a crime should be deported after serving their sentence.
@92R8Y573yrs3Y
No, but increase surveillance and impose jail sentences where necessary
@92PHY3YLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
Instead put them in jail and let them serve their time
@927ZDP43yrs3Y
No, but imprison them to prevent further harm
@9NTVFS68mos8MO
Yes but it has to be very clear on what is meant by terrorism. A brown person dissatisfied with how they're being treated in Britain is not terrorism but actively encouraging acts of violence or grooming for terrorism should be addressed.
@9MZ76TC9mos9MO
No. Anybody who promotes terrorism should be jailed, regardless of whether or not they were born here.
@9NWZ2FQ8mos8MO
Yes, but only if terrorism meets a strict definition and isn’t as broad as it is and as long as their human rights will be respected by the country they are deported to.
@937TBNH3yrs3Y
Yes, but only if they aren't considered too dangerous
@Elyspethian4yrs4Y
Whilst terrorism promoted by foreigners within the country should be addressed, judicially and internationally, we also should address domestic terrorism as promoted by white radicals and televise said persons as much as the media focuses on those of who aren’t—further background history of said persons should be addressed and results should be transparent. Rehabilitation and education into the issues at hand should be the tentative focus of the prison service. Furthermore, the definition of terrorism is a rather broad definition, and could be used to the biases of political groups.
@9C96FHK2yrs2Y
No keep them in the country and closely monitor them and arrest them if they do promote terrorism
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@9BXWL942yrs2Y
No, but only there is significant evidence that they are promoting radical ideologies, then government funded schemes on rehabilitating people like this, should be a requirement for them to complete.
@9BXPCN42yrs2Y
Yes, only if they are actively and undeniably invoked in either the promotion or action of violent terrorism.
@9BSKBCS2yrs2Y
No, the government are abusing their powers to deport people who should be deemed UK citizens
@9BSF9G52yrs2Y
No, treatment should be equal regardless of where you were born
@9BRPY7P2yrs2Y
Foreigners should (if they will be safe in home country) but so should uk citizens if they promote terrorism
@9BNKKW62yrs2Y
Yes, but only if they are proven to be doing terrorist acts
@9BNG3452yrs2Y
No, foreigners should have the same free speech rights as citizens and if they are found to be a member of 'terrorist' organisation, they should be subject to the same rights as a UK citizen.
@9B7D8TH2yrs2Y
No, if they are UK citizens they abide by the same laws as those born in the country.
@9698RQJ2yrs2Y
Yes as long as there is undeniable proof
@966NDGWConservative2yrs2Y
Yes, immigrants who have committed an offence should be deported to the country of origin as applicable, only if such a nation is known to be a safe environment to allow for the individuals fair and public trial. In the circumstance where the nation in question is not a safe destination for the deported immigrant, they should then be deported to a country that is known to be safe. The immigrant may be afforded the choice of destination in cases of lesser crime, however this will not be the case in more serious situations. An immigrant may not be deported for acts of High Treason, Sedition, or any other extreme act of violence towards the Public or the Crown (which is considered to be an embodiment of our nation).
@965TC6R2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if there is undeniable evidence that they may be a threat to the country.
@965SRJM2yrs2Y
You have to have actual proof that they are promoting terrorism rather than you thinking it
@964K7DD2yrs2Y
No, they should go through a mandatory rehabilitation program to ensure they are no longer a threat
@95ZJN5DConservative2yrs2Y
No, but place them under state surveillance
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