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UK government criticised for showing pity towards foreign criminals as deportation records broken, sparking fresh debate over border control, human rights obligations, and the balance between public safety and international legal commitments. Critics argue that, despite record numbers of removals, ministers are still perceived as too lenient in individual cases where offenders are allowed to remain in the country on human rights grounds, particularly under family life and non-refoulement protections. Supporters of tougher measures claim this approach undermines public confidence in the justice system and immigration controls, while legal experts and human rights advocates warn that rushing deportations risks breaching international conventions, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Refugee Convention. The controversy has intensified political divisions over how to handle serious offenders with foreign citizenship, the role of the courts in blocking removals, and whether the government can simultaneously uphold the rule of law, protect communities from harm, and honour long-standing international agreements on asylum, due process, and the treatment of foreign nationals.