Britain is preparing the most far-reaching overhaul of its asylum system in modern times, including making refugee status temporary and increasing the wait for permanent settlement to 20 years, CNN reported.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood outlined measures aimed at reducing small-boat arrivals and returning refugees to their home countries once safe to do so. "We have a system that is out of control," Mahmood said, adding, "It's unfair, and it's putting huge pressure on communities. It is important that we restore order and control to this system, so that we can retain public permission and public confidence in having an asylum system at all."

Under the reforms, the "automatic path" to settlement after five years will end, CNN reported. Refugee status will be reviewed every two-and-a-hal

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