In the G20 Australian Summit, British Prime Minister David
Cameron revealed the UK’s seizing of passports for potential outgoing ISIS
fighters and its blocking of fighters coming home from the frontlines. Will it
be effective? Let’s see.
The UK Government’s strategy is to dry up the resources of
IS, namely people. Individuals, especially youngsters within the age group of
18-21, are attracted to the ideals of ISIS. Hundreds of individuals in Europe
and the United States have travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight with their
brethren. According to the UK, they provide the biggest population of terrorist
migrants.
The new powers will expand passport seizure laws from the Home
Secretary to Policemen stationed in airports. Anyone suspected of participating
in any acts of terror could be held down for 30 days until their names are
cleared.
Meanwhile, the UK will not be welcoming British Jihadists
home. They will be allowed home, but only if they comply with strict measures
of living inside the United Kingdom.
Will it shape up? I believe it would have effects. With
plenty of inspections happening in airports, most youngsters will be
discouraged to go. Veteran fighters could sneak their way from the airport, but
they may be barred from their return.
Regardless whether it’s a prideful fight for terrorists,
they won’t be going home unless they are treated like criminals in their home
state. But for the laws, I believe they could achieve their goals effectively.
