UK Border Force could be given immunity over refugee deaths
by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor from on (#5QNYD)
Priti Patel is seeking legal protections for officers who push back' migrant boats
Border Force staff who enact Priti Patel's plans to push back" migrant boats in the Channel could be given immunity from conviction if a refugee dies, officials have confirmed.
The home secretary is seeking to introduce a provision in the nationality and borders bill that could give officials legal protections in the event that someone drowns.
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