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flag UK proposes seizing asylum seekers' valuables to offset housing costs, exempting wedding rings.

flag The UK government is proposing to seize gold, silver, and gemstone jewellery from asylum seekers to help cover housing costs, part of broader asylum reforms aimed at reducing illegal migration and cutting public spending. flag Home Office minister Alex Norris stated that valuable items like jewellery, cars, and e-bikes could be confiscated, though wedding rings and sentimental items would be exempt. flag The policy, modeled partly on Denmark’s 2016 "Jewellery Law," is intended to make asylum support more sustainable and reduce reliance on border crossings. flag Critics call the plan cruel and discriminatory, while the government insists safeguards exist and emphasizes new safe routes and community sponsorship. flag No legislation has been introduced, and details remain unclear.

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