Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 10:23am on 14 Nov 2023,Tuesday India Global
A report by the Work Rights Centre exposes alarming exploitation risks faced by migrant workers under the UK's post-Brexit employer sponsorship system. Prioritizing immigration control, the Home Office system leaves workers vulnerable, as revealed in 40 cases. Notably, an Indian nurse paid £20,000 to an agent for a promised UK work visa and job, only to find no employment upon arrival. With looming deportation and debts, she highlights the distressing consequences of the flawed system. Urgent reforms, including ending dependency on sponsors, a reporting body, and a migrant commissioner, are recommended. The report spotlights systemic issues demanding immediate attention.
