Swiss nationalist deportation plan condemned
Fred Attewill and agencies
Guardian Unlimited
Switzerland’s largest political party was today accused of promoting an oppressive deportation scheme that allegedly mirrors a law operated by Nazi Germany.
The nationalist Swiss People’s party, which shares power in the governing coalition, has proposed new legislation that would see families of immigrants deported if their children are convicted of crimes involving violence, drugs or benefit fraud.
If approved in a proposed referendum, it would become the only law of its kind in Europe. A campaign poster, condemned by anti-racism campaigners, shows three white sheep kicking out a black sheep with the strapline: “For more security.”
Ueli Maurer, the People’s party president, said: “We believe that parents are responsible for bringing up their children. If they can’t do it properly, they will have to bear the consequences.”The party claims foreigners, who make up about 20% of the Swiss population, are four times more likely to commit crimes than Swiss nationals.
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