More foreign criminals will be deported before their appeals have been heard as Labour expands its 'deport now, appeal later' scheme.
Offenders from another 15 countries including India, Bulgaria and Australia will now be included in the scheme, bringing the total to 23 countries.
The scheme allows the UK to deport offenders who have had a human rights claim against their removal rejected, with any appeals heard from abroad via a video link.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said foreign criminals had been 'exploiting' the immigration system by 'remaining in the UK for months or even years while their appeals drag on'.
She said: 'That has to end. Those who commit crimes in our country cannot be allowed to manipulate the system, which is why we are restoring control and sending a clear message that our laws must be respected and will be enforced.'
