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UK proposes seizing asylum seekers' valuables to offset housing costs, exempting wedding rings.
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.
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.
The policy, modeled partly on Denmark’s 2016 "Jewellery Law," is intended to make asylum support more sustainable and reduce reliance on border crossings.
Critics call the plan cruel and discriminatory, while the government insists safeguards exist and emphasizes new safe routes and community sponsorship.
No legislation has been introduced, and details remain unclear.
El Reino Unido propone confiscar los objetos de valor de los solicitantes de asilo para compensar los costos de vivienda, con exención de los anillos de boda.