Disproportionate targeting of Jamaicans for deportation from UK, data suggests

FoI figures from Home Office indicate that nationals of particular countries who commit crimes appear more likely to be removed

People from Caribbean countries such as Jamaica appear to be disproportionately targeted for deportation from the UK if they commit crimes, according to Home Office data obtained by the Guardian following a year-long freedom of information battle.

One pressure group said the high percentage of Jamaican nationals deported was particularly glaring given their greater likelihood of having family ties in the UK, and warned that it could further erode the trust of people affected by the Windrush scandal.