Illegal immigration in the UK.

Complaints over texts to suspected illegal immigrants.

London Evening Standard

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More than 140 complaints have been received by the Home Office and a private contractor over communications sent to suspected illegal immigrants. A total of 39,100 text messages have been sent by Capita on behalf of the Government as part of a contract to track down a pool of about 58,800 individuals who may not have the right to live in the UK. Between December 2012 and June this year, a total of 143 complaints were received in relation to texts and other communications, of which 14 were found to have been made in error. The text message reads: "Message from the Home Office. Our records show that you may not have leave to remain in the UK. Please contact us on 0844 3754636 to discuss your case." A Home Office spokesman said: "We are taking proactive steps to contact individuals who records show have no valid right to be in the UK, some of which date back to December 2008. We believe it is right to enforce the immigration rules. ...

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