Overview

• The UK Labour government will release its first-ever migrant crime 'league tables' by the end of 2025, detailing offenses by nationality for over 19,000 foreign nationals awaiting deportation.
• Home Secretary Yvette Cooper overruled internal objections to mandate the publication, citing the public's right to know about foreign offenders in their communities.
• The move has drawn support from Conservative figures, including Robert Jenrick, who previously advocated for similar measures under the Tory government.
• Human rights and migrant advocacy groups have condemned the decision, warning it could fuel xenophobia and stigmatize migrant and racialized communities.
• Labour's shift toward stricter immigration measures is seen as a response to growing electoral pressure from far-right parties like Reform UK, which has gained traction in recent polls.