Asylum seekers face jewelry seizure under new UK policy

The UK government will seize valuables from asylum seekers to offset processing costs, Home Office minister Alex Norris announced. People arriving with 'a bag full of gold rings' face different treatment than those with sentimental items, he told Sky News. The policy, borrowed from Denmark to discourage refugees, targets 'assets they should contribute'—cars, e-bikes, and jewelry. — Read the rest
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