The UK will extend its program to deport convicted foreign nationals to 15 new countries, bringing the total to 23, to speed up the deportation process.

The UK Home Office has announced the extension of the 'deport now, appeal later' program to 15 new countries, including Angola and Lebanon, to speed up the deportation of convicted foreign nationals. This program allows deportation without waiting for the sentence to be served, allowing appeals to be made in the country of origin. The British government emphasizes that the scheme will cut costs in prisons and prevent foreign criminals from abusing the immigration system.