CULTURE SHOCK & ILLEGAL MIGRANTS

Culture Shock & Illegal Migrants

When cultures don't align, especially in the context of illegal immigration, conflicts can arise from different values, resulting in social unrest.

When Migrants try to demand that the host country and its indigenous citizens should change the Traditional social, cultural, and religious norms.

A lack of alignment between the cultures of undocumented migrants and their host countries can lead to a phenomenon akin to culture shock, with challenges and consequences for both the migrant and the host society.

This complex issue is magnified for undocumented migrants due to their precarious legal status, which limits their access to support and services that could ease the transition.

Migrants who are placed in Hotels and HMOs to accommodate the large numbers and are allowed to move around unchecked at any time can lead to Social tensions and friction, as cultural differences, particularly in social values, can fuel negative attitudes towards migrants and generate public debate. In some cases, this can result in social unrest.

Especially when migrants expect to continue with the same social, religious and lifestyle values as their country of origin, which don't align with the lifestyle in their host country. And if they go on to commit crimes against British Citizens of the U.K.

Migrants who then maintain cultural, religious, and lifestyle values from their country of origin that don't align with the UK's and commit crimes can face deportation, with the UK Home Office expanding schemes to "deport now, appeal later" for foreign nationals.

However, maintaining such values does not legally cause criminality; instead, the criminal act itself, regardless of the offender's background, triggers the legal response, with the "Good Character" guidance, which blocks refugees from naturalising if their actions are deemed not in line with British values, potentially impacting those who remain in the UK.

Deportation Of Foreign Nationals

The UK government is increasing the removal of foreign criminals from the country, notably through an expanded "deport now, appeal later" policy, allowing for deportation before appeals are processed. Committing a crime, rather than differing cultural or religious beliefs, triggers these legal consequences.

New guidance now restricts refugees to citizenship if their behaviour doesn't align with British values, while the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 provides a limited statutory defence for refugees facing deportation after offences.

Deportation Policies

• "Deport Now, Appeal Later" Policy: 

  The UK government has expanded this policy to 23 countries, enabling the removal of foreign nationals who have committed crimes before they can appeal the deportation decision. 

• Expansion of the Scheme: 

  This policy has been in place since the 2014 Act and is now being applied to a wider range of cases, though with exceptions for certain human rights and asylum claims. 

Criminality and the Law 

• Focus on Criminal Acts: 

  Legal consequences are triggered by committing crimes, not by holding different cultural or religious values. 

• Distinction: 

  There is a clear legal separation between a person who simply has different values and a person who breaks the law. 

 Legal and Policy Responses 

• Home Office Operations: 

  The Home Office aims to remove Foreign National Offenders (FNOs) to enhance public safety, but past inspections have noted inefficiencies in its operations. 

• "Good Character" Guidance: 

  New guidelines for naturalisation as a British citizen include amendments that can prevent refugees from becoming citizens if their behaviour doesn't demonstrate alignment with British values. 

• Immigration and Asylum Act 1999: 

  Section 31 of this act provides a defence for refugees who commit certain offences, but this is not a right to avoid legal consequences for criminal actions. 

 Purpose of Deportation   

• Public Safety: 

  Deporting foreign criminals is seen as a way to protect the public and keep victims safe from offenders. 

• Cost Savings: 

  There are also arguments that the cost of imprisoning foreign nationals should not fall on British taxpayers, with repatriation to their home countries being seen as a more appropriate solution.

  
  

Consequences of Criminal Acts

Deportation Policies:

The UK government actively works to remove foreign nationals who commit crimes. The "deport now, appeal later" policy, for example, sends foreign criminals back to their home countries before their appeals are heard.

Criminality and the Law:

Committing a crime, not the adherence to specific cultural or religious values, is the action that leads to legal consequences.

There is a legal distinction between a migrant holding different values and that same migrant committing an offence against the law. Legal and Policy Responses Deportation of Foreign Criminals: The Home Office has expanded the "deport now, appeal later" scheme to 23 countries, allowing for the removal of foreign nationals who have committed crimes before their appeals are processed. "Good Character" Guidance: This guidance for naturalisation as a British citizen now includes amendments that can block refugees from becoming citizens, potentially impacting individuals who have not demonstrated behaviour aligned with British values. Immigration and Asylum Act: Section 31 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 provides a statutory defence for refugees who commit certain offences, though this is a defence and not a right to continue a criminal lifestyle.

*The information provided on the UK deportation policy for foreign nationals is accurate.

The UK government, through the Home Office, has pursued a strategy to expedite the removal of foreign national offenders (FNOs), particularly in cases involving criminality

This has included expanding the "deport now, appeal later" scheme and adjusting immigration guidance, which has significant consequences for foreign nationals who commit crimes. 

Here is a summary of the consequences of criminal acts for foreign nationals in the UK, based on the provided text and supplementary information from search results.

Consequences of criminal acts

• Deportation: Foreign nationals who commit crimes in the UK can be deported, with deportation being mandatory for those sentenced to 12 months or more in prison. A deportation order requires the individual to leave the UK and bans them from returning.

• Accelerated deportation: In August 2025, the UK government announced new powers to enable foreign criminals to be deported immediately after sentencing. This builds on earlier legislation allowing deportation after 30% of a prison sentence has been served, which was previously 50%.

• "Deport now, appeal later" policy: This scheme allows for the removal of foreign nationals from certain countries before their appeals are fully processed.

• In August 2025, the government expanded the scheme from 8 to 23 countries.

• Foreign nationals from these countries whose human rights claims are refused can be removed and pursue their appeals from their home country via video link.

  
  

  The UK government has revised its "good character" guidance for citizenship applications to impose stricter conditions on foreign nationals, including refugees.

• As of February 2025, individuals who entered the UK illegally will normally be refused citizenship, regardless of how long ago the illegal entry occurred.

• This has raised concerns about potentially creating a "blanket ban" on citizenship for some refugees, as illegal entry is a key factor in the good character assessment.

  
  

• Challenges to deportation based on human rights:

Individuals sentenced to less than 12 months can raise Article 8 (right to family and private life) arguments, provided they are not considered a persistent offender or their crime caused serious harm.

• Those with sentences between 1 and 4 years face a higher bar.

• Those with sentences of four or more years must show "very compelling circumstances" to outweigh the public interest in their removal.

• Defence for refugees:

Section 31 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 offers a statutory defence for refugees who commit certain offences related to illegal entry. To use this defence, the refugee must prove that they:

• Came directly from a territory where their life or freedom was threatened.

• Presented themselves to the authorities without delay.

• Showed good cause for their illegal entry.

• Claimed asylum as soon as was reasonably practicable after arriving in the UK.

• However, the Home Office committed in 2025 to clarifying how this defence is considered alongside the new, stricter good character guidance.

• Financial consequences: Convicted foreign criminals who are being deported can apply for a resettlement grant of up to £1,500 if they cooperate with the process. 

• When a migrant holds onto their original cultural and lifestyle values, and this creates conflict or is incompatible with the values of the host country (the UK), they may face challenges with integration and could be more prone to engaging in criminal acts if there's a conflict with the law, potentially leading to deportation or other legal consequences. The key legal factor is whether the actions committed are against UK law, not just a cultural clash. 

  Factors Contributing to

  Potential Conflict and Crime: 

• Cultural and Social Differences: 

  An inability or unwillingness to adapt to the social and cultural norms of the host country can lead to friction and make integration more difficult. 

• Maintaining Strong Ties to Home Country: 

  Strong ethnic and religious ties to the country of origin can influence behaviour, potentially creating a divide between the individual's home country's values and those of the host country. 

• Increased Risk of Perceived Conflict: 

  When cultural values clash with the laws or fundamental principles of British society, there is an increased risk of migrants or their children committing acts that are considered crimes. 

 Consequences for Criminal Acts:

• Legal Consequences: 

  If a migrant commits crimes against British citizens or residents, they will be subject to the UK's legal system. 

• Deportation and Revocation of Status: 

  Conviction for serious crimes, particularly those involving foreign nationals, can lead to imprisonment, a suspended sentence, or even deportation from the UK.  

• Impact on Naturalisation: 

  The "Good Character" guidance, which all applicants for British citizenship must meet, can block applications from individuals who have committed crimes. 

Integration and the Law:   

• Integration is a Process: 

  Integration into a new society is a complex process that involves adapting to new social norms and environments. 

• Legal Frameworks: 

  UK law distinguishes between cultural differences and illegal acts. While migrants are generally free to practice their own cultures and religions, this does not exempt them from adhering to British laws and the legal rights of its citizens.

The Overall Effect On The Economy

All the Illegal migrants are not only affecting the economy day to day. But it could have a long-term effect on the tourists as they don't want to have their holidays and short breaks away ruined because of migrants wandering around, and because of the different cultures. Parents won't feel safe with them near their families and friends, especially children. And the tourist trade relies on it to make a living.

So, they need all the tourists to bring their families, friends and their children to the beaches and surrounding areas and the tourist shops, cafes and restaurants. But if the tourists don't feel safe, they will start to go abroad for their holidays instead of having staycations in Britain, and this may also mean that tourists who come to Britain to see all the tourist sites may stop coming if they don't feel safe in Britain, and this will go on to affect the economy.

The President of America, Donald Trump, showed how important stopping the illegal migrants is to the British economy, as he said he really enjoyed the Banquet which was held in his honour at Windsor Castle, and the state visit with the Royal Family was the best historic bit of his visit to the UK.

Donald Trump also disagreed with the British Prime Minister Kier Starmer over immigration and said he needed to be tougher on removing illegal immigrants, and he could use the Navy and the British Army to remove the Illegal Migrants who had come across to the UK and were costing the country.

The Home Office said that as of the end of June, the cost of housing asylum seekers in hotels was £8.3 million per day. And in the Home Office’s most recent Annual Report and Accounts, published on 19 September, the department said that “housing migrants in hotels” is “costing the taxpayer around £8 million a day”.

Yes, UK government contractors were housing asylum seekers in HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) as of September 2025, but specific policies vary by location, with some areas like Wigan having agreements to limit new procurement of properties for asylum seekers in HMOs. These arrangements are handled by contractors such as Serco, which lease properties from private landlords under long-term contracts to meet the demand for asylum accommodation.

The UK government does not typically provide illegal migrants with social housing. Instead, those with no recourse to public funds, including many illegal migrants, are generally ineligible for social housing. However, the Home Office is responsible for housing asylum seekers who are awaiting a decision on their claims, providing them with support and dispersal accommodation as needed.

Social Housing Eligibility

• Ineligibility: Migrants in the UK on visas or without legal status are often ineligible for social housing due to restrictions on public funds. 

• Exceptions: Exceptions exist, such as for those experiencing domestic violence or at risk in other situations, who may receive housing support. 

Asylum Seeker Housing

• Government Provision: The Home Office provides accommodation for asylum seekers who cannot support themselves. 

• Dispersal Accommodation: This can include private dwellings in communities across the UK, with the aim of distributing asylum seekers outside of initial reception centres. 

• Eligibility After Status: Once a person has received a final decision on their asylum claim and been granted status, they may also be eligible for housing support under the dispersal policy. 

Recent Policy Changes

• In September 2025, the UK government's Labour administration suspended the family reunion route for recognised refugees, affecting family members' ability to join their relatives.

• The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 was also proposed to enhance the immigration system, potentially introducing further measures related to housing and immigration.

So for the stability of Britain's economy and the British citizens. The British Government needs to use every means possible to remove all illegal migrants who have come to the UK, including those who are currently hiding and working on the Black Market, so they don't have to pay tax.

Migrants who have committed crimes in the UK since they came here and are from another country of origin are currently taking up space in British prisons. This will go a long way to reducing the current spending on Illegal Migrants, such as Housing, feeding them and entertaining them. As well as the Fees for all the appeals for Asylum, healthcare and other miscellaneous expenses that soon add up. If every Illegal Migrant who has come to the UK were removed from Britain, the UK would be able to start rebuilding Britain, training those who are unemployed and not currently working so that they can be employed, thus paying taxes and building towards a Private Pension.

And, it would also be better for their mental health to get out and meet others every day. Also, if the HMOs which are currently being used for illegal migrants were given to the Veterans, the homeless. And all the people, including those with families who are currently having to live in hotels, bed and breakfasts and bedsits and have been waiting years for a place of their own, could be given housing that is suitable for refurbishment. Thus giving them homes and hope for the future. Think of the future of the British people, who should come first in the queue who live in the UK legally.

Linda Aitken-Smith  Lifestyle Choices Goals & Dream 22.09.2025 ©2022-2030