[Nicky91]

Asylum minister Mark Harbers has resigned during a debate with MPs about a report in which figures about the number of refugees suspected of violent crimes were ‘hidden’.

Harbers told MPs that he felt responsible for the report, in which figures about how many refugees were suspected of rape and murder were not explicitly stated. ‘I am not only responsible in terms of the law, but I feel responsible,’ Harbers said.

The figures, which were published last week, included suspicions of rape (4) and murder (31) under the heading ‘other’. Harbers was then accused of attempting to hide the figures.

During Tuesday evening’s debate Harbers said that the ministry had been warned not to come up with a top 10 crimes for which asylum seekers were suspects because that meant serious crime would be hidden. However, civil servants had not taken that advice, Harbers said.

Asked why the ministry again had failed to report the true extent of the potential involvement of asylum seekers in crime, Harbers said civil servants were worried that the figures would lead to confusion.

Fake refugees

Last week’s report showed ‘fake’ asylum seekers who come from so-called safe countries, namely Morocco and Algeria, were responsible for almost half the 4,600 incidents requiring police intervention.

While most cases involved shoplifting or pickpocketing, police also registered cases of physical abuse, threatening behaviour and a further 1,000 incidents listed as ‘other’.

The Telegraaf reported on Thursday morning this total included 79 potential sex crimes, including 47 cases of sexual assault, five allegations of child abuse and four alleged rapes plus a string of other violent offences.

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[Nicky91]

oh boy, he really dug a hole for himself there, resigning was a good choice from him


Grapperhaus is his temporary replacement for this role anyway

[LeatherTrumpet]

namely Morocco and Algeria, were responsible for almost half the 4,600 incidents requiring police intervention.


...meanwhile..

The European Court of Justice has ruled that countries cannot deport people who would be in serious danger in their countries of origin, even if they commit crimes.


so guess what the criminals will say when caught....

[Nicky91]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

namely Morocco and Algeria, were responsible for almost half the 4,600 incidents requiring police intervention.


...meanwhile..

The European Court of Justice has ruled that countries cannot deport people who would be in serious danger in their countries of origin, even if they commit crimes.


so guess what the criminals will say when caught....

of course, and also glad we have such a lacklustre justice system NOT


even if you commit murder here, you would only get a sentence of 5 to 10 years as highest sentence

[LeatherTrumpet]

That s a lot of immigrant crime Nicky, I bet your dad is furious about this?