The Stories of Convicted Offenders and the Facilitated Return Scheme

Deported from the UK to Albania: The Stories of Convicted Offenders and the Facilitated Return Scheme

Albanian authorities have confirmed that most citizens deported from the UK this year were convicted of crimes there, as the country has seen an increase in deportation flights. Some prisoners were offered £1,500 and a reduction in their sentence to agree to deportation under the Facilitated Return Scheme (FRS). While the UK government aims to deter illegal migration, some deportees express plans to return to the UK despite the potential consequences.

What measures do you think can effectively address the issue of repeat offenders and discourage individuals from attempting to return to a country after being deported?