No 10 says it is ‘looking at what other countries do’, in response to question about Australian system

Downing Street has effectively confirmed it is looking at the idea of an Australian-style asylum system where all claimants would be processed in camps outside the UK, saying it is examining what other countries do to deter unofficial sea crossings.

Asked about a plan, first reported by the Financial Times, to potentially ship asylum seekers to the South Atlantic for processing, No 10 played down the destination, but did not dispute the idea of overseas processing centres.

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