Nationalities of foreign criminals to be published for first time

The nationalities of foreign criminals in the UK are due to be published for the first time under plans being unveiled later.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have ordered officials to publish the data, including crimes that have been committed, by the end of the year.
There were more than 19,000 foreign offenders awaiting deportation at the end of last year, up from almost 18,000 when the Conservatives left office, figures show.
A Home Office source said the government wanted the public to be better informed about foreign criminals, including where they come from.
The Tories say Tuesday’s commitment showed Labour had “buckled” after being pressured to disclose the figures.

Source: BBC | Language: English