At current rates (one removal every 26min) backlog of asylum cases will take 14 yrs to clear, at 11 000 GBP per case.

Prior to 2002 asylum seeker could seek work after 6/12.  Destitution as tool?  Section 4 shelter is supposed to help refused asyllum seekers with shelter & food vouchers but must sign up to return and many are ineligible.

Most failed asylum seekers never had intention to come to UK specifically – ended up here because of agents.