THE Home Secretary and others, including former Conservative leader Lord Hague, have suggested copying Danish asylum policies. But which of these policies, if any, have actually worked for Denmark?
From confiscating asylum seekers’ jewellery to negotiating offshore processing in Africa, Denmark has enacted some of Europe’s strictest measures in pursuit of a ‘zero asylum seekers’ goal. Supporters credit these tactics for driving asylum claims down to a 40-year low. Yet a closer look at key initiatives shows their impact is far less dramatic than promised.
