Originally Posted by
lordna
Lets look at the statistics quoted on here in previous posts. 140 arrested and 1 in 60 are illegal. That means 140 times 60 = 840 or around that number would have been stopped and asked about their immigration status.
I am sure most people dont mind being stopped IF THEY ARE STOPPED AND QUESTIONED IN THE RIGHT WAY. This also means that the Immigration Officers had reason to suspect that 840 people were committing an immigration offence? I don't think so. Clearly these 840 were found to be legal immigrants or british citizens both groups who have the same rights as you or me to be treated fairly, politely and with respect. The press reports are indicating that this was NOT the case.
Perhaps there are a lot of illegal immigrants but who has the true figure anyway as the government dont keep the statistics, its just a guess! Illegal immigrants are still the minority and as I believe Graham has mentioned any laws etc should be for the greater good. That being the case , immigration officers need to follow their own rules and treat all people stopped with respect.If they then prove they have an illegal immigrant Then the person concerned should be removed from the UK as efficiently as possible but firmly and with respect. Our reputation as a country is important that both legal and illegal immigrants get the message we will not tolerate illegals BUT legal immigrants and UK rersidents ARE treated fairly by everyone.
I seem to be repeating myself a lot here so I don't plan on saying anything further on this matter as clearly others here do not share my opinion or are not prepared to critisize the opinions of others.
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