No-one with concern for fellow humans should back small boats bill, says Nicola Sturgeon

No-one who has concern for their fellow human beings should back the UK government’s Illegal Migration Bill, Nicola Sturgeon has said. Suella Braverman, the home secretary, this week outlined plans to prevent anyone who comes to the UK through illegal means from staying in the country. “It is utterly shameful and immoral,” Ms Sturgeon said. “All of us - without exception - should be appalled that the home secretary has introduced such a bill, a bill that she knows doesn’t comply with the Human Rights Act.” For more UK news visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB