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Ministers are pondering whether to set aside international human rights and modern slavery laws to allow the UK to remove illegal migrants faster.

The Home Office is currently considering its options over legislation to combat Channel crossings that have seen more than 41,000 arrive on inflatable boats so far this year alone.

One of the options being discussed is setting aside Britain's commitments under the Human Rights Act and modern slavery laws, The Sun reports.

A similar move to bypass international rules over the Northern Ireland protocol bill led to a backlash last year. 

It is argued that many migrants are abusing modern slavery laws to prevent deportation and wrongly claim asylum.

The proposal would allow Home Secretary Suella Braverman to close the loopholes and allow officials to take a tougher stance on migrants. 

Ministers are also said to be pushing for a crackdown on rogue employers hiring illegal workers.