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Inside Denmark’s ‘toughest in Europe’ asylum policy which inspired the UK
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6:23Now PlayingThe UK government is due to reveal a major shake up of asylum policy later this month and their inspiration comes from Denmark.
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Copenhagen's policy is among the toughest in Europe pushing claims to their lowest in 40 years.
Would-be asylum seekers must be in full time employment and pass a Danish language test, while 95% of those who don't meet the criteria get deported.
Producer: Beth Tesfaye
Camera and Editor: Soren Munk
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