Jumat, 31 Januari 2020

Prince Harry loses complaint against UK tabloid newspaper - CNN

The story, published by the Mail on Sunday in April, claimed that a series of photos taken by the Duke of Sussex and posted online to mark Earth Day were misleading, because they didn't make clear that the animals had been tranquilized.
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Harry complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation about the accuracy of the story, but the watchdog threw the case out Thursday, saying the newspaper did not breach the organization's code of practice.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the decision.
According to a statement issued by the watchdog, Harry argued the full unedited photos were published on the royal family website in 2016 and have been available for anyone to see. He also said that he posted the photographs on Instagram to raise awareness -- not to show off his wildlife photography skills.
Harry argued the caption made clear that the animals were being relocated as part of conservation efforts, adding that it was not necessary to explicitly state that the animals had been sedated or tethered as this would be understood by readers.
The story in the Mail on Sunday was headlined "Drugged and tethered... what Harry didn't tell you about those awe-inspiring wildlife photos."
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The article said that the elephant in the photo had been tethered and that the duke's Instagram followers would have been unable to see a rope around the elephant's legs because of the way the photo was cropped. It added that a spokesperson for Harry had declined to discuss the photos.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have had a rough relationship with sections of British press ever since their relationship became public.
They spoke out against what they say is the relentless and aggressive coverage of Meghan specifically, some of which Prince Harry has described as containing "racial undertones."
The couple has launched several lawsuits against British newspapers. Last October, Meghan sued the Mail on Sunday for publishing private letters to her father, which the couple said were selectively edited. Days later Prince Harry sued the owners of The Sun and the Daily Mirror for allegedly hacking his voicemails.
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In a lengthy statement at the time, Prince Harry alleged the British tabloid press was waging a campaign against Meghan that mirrored the treatment meted out to his mother, Princess Diana, who was hounded by the paparazzi until her death in 1997.
"I've seen what happens when someone I love is commoditised to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person," Harry said in October. "I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces."

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Prince Harry's complaint about 'inaccurate' article rejected by U.K. press regulator - NBC News

Prince Harry’s complaint that a British newspaper wrote an inaccurate article about wildlife pictures posted to his Instagram account has been dismissed by a newspaper industry regulator.

In a story with the headline "Drugged and tethered ... what Harry didn't tell you about those awe-inspiring wildlife photos,” The Mail on Sunday wrote that the "spectacular photographs of African wildlife" that had been posted to highlight Earth Day did not “quite tell the full story.”

The article published Apr. 28, 2019, added that the images posted to the Sussexroyal Instagram account had "notably avoided explaining the circumstances in which the images were taken.”

The animals had been tranquilized and the elephant had also been tethered as the wildlife was being relocated as part of conservation projects, and the newspaper noted that the photos didn't show a rope around the hind legs of the elephant because of the way the picture had been edited.

The Duke of Sussex subsequently complained to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) that the tabloid had breached the accuracy clause of its Editors' Code of Practice.

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But in a decision published Thursday, IPSO said the pictures featured in the Instagram post “had previously been published, unedited, in 2016.”

It said that Harry’s “preference to have a border around his photos was a presentational choice and not a formatting requirement; to suggest otherwise was disingenuous."

It added: “In these circumstances, the Committee did not consider that it was significantly misleading to report that the photographs posted on the complainant’s Instagram account did not quite tell the full story and that the complainant had not explained the circumstances in which the photographs had been taken.”

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Buckingham Palace declined to comment.

The move is the latest blow for Harry who has a troubled relationship with the British media, which he has criticized in the past and accused of bullying his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

Meghan filed a separate legal action against The Mail on Sunday newspaper in October alleging that the newspaper misused private information, infringed on copyright and breached the U.K.’s Data Protection Act when it published parts of a letter she sent to her father, Thomas Markle.

Legal documents submitted by the newspaper to London’s High Court this month suggested that Meghan’s father could testify against her, although no date has been set for the trial.

Harry and Meghan have started a new life in Canada after announcing their intent to step back from their roles this month.

The prince, a grandson of Queen Elizabeth II and sixth in line to the throne, arrived on Vancouver Island last week after he left the United Kingdom to join his wife and their son. Meghan and 8-month-old Archie have been staying on the island since she left the U.K.

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What Brexit will mean for travelers - CNN

(CNN) — Britain's departure from the European Union is finally upon us, but after all the warnings of chaos for inbound tourists and problems for UK travelers heading to the continent, what will situations will travelers actually face after January 31?

The arrival of Brexit comes three and a half years after the country held a referendum that set it in motion and follows a series of missed deadlines, each one carrying the threat of the UK leaving with "no deal" -- a scenario that raised the prospect of a shortage of medical supplies and food, as well as long border queues.

What will change?

Travel between the UK and the EU will stay the same during the 11-month transition period.

Travel between the UK and the EU will stay the same during the 11-month transition period.

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Although the UK exits the EU on January 31, it will remain part of the single market and customs union under the terms of the implementation period or transition.

This lasts until December 31, 2020, when it's hoped a new trade deal, security arrangements and immigration laws will be enacted.

Failure to reach an agreement could lead to "no deal" becoming a live prospect once more. For now, that remains an issue for another day.

In April 2019, the European Parliament confirmed it had agreed a deal for UK citizens to travel visa-free on a short stay (90 days in any 180 days) within the borderless Schengen Area that covers most of western Europe.

"The transition period, which kicks off from February 1, will mean that travel between the UK and Europe will stay exactly the same until December 31, 2020. "According to the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office), UK nationals can continue to travel to the EU exactly as they do now," says Tom Jenkins, chief executive of the European Tourism Association.

"You won't need a visa or six months left on your passport or evidence of a return ticket."

Frank Marr, Travel and Tourism Chairman for the PRCA and MD of AM+A, a travel marketing company based in the UK, agrees.

"Based on current agreements we expect a large chunk of things to stay the same -- access to EU countries should not change for visitors looking to stay in Europe for less than a month," he says.

However, as the UK and EU cannot legally start negotiations over their future relationship until February, it's unclear how travelers will be treated come 2021.

Priti Patel, the UK Home Secretary, has said that whatever happens, freedom of movement, and the ability to work in the UK without a visa for EU citizens, will end.

There are currently plans for the UK to be part of the new European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) from next year (although there remains a chance ETIAS may not be up and running by then).

Similar to the ESTA visa waiver used by UK tourists traveling to the United States, this will allow UK citizens to travel into the Schengen Area without a visa, as long as they pay €7.

The waiver will last three years and can be bought online. However, the UK's participation in ETIAS is dependent on the UK Parliament ensuring EU citizens can travel on holiday without a visa to the UK using a similar, electronic system.

Jonathan Smith, from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), says people were receptive to the idea when the travel association conducted research into what was known about ETIAS.

"The majority of people we spoke with were quite happy with it, as long as it wasn't too expensive or wouldn't take them too long to do," says Smith.

One exception to ETIAS will be the Republic of Ireland. Since 1923, the Common Travel Area has meant people from the UK and Ireland have been able to travel between the two countries without a visa.

"Brexit doesn't change the ease of getting to Ireland or the warmth of the welcome," says Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland.

However, the very real chance of the UK and EU not reaching an agreement by the end of 2020 means that frictionless travel across the English Channel could be over for good in 11 months' time.

"It could well be that we're back communicating on the issues we were talking about at previous deadlines," adds Smith.

"Such as the need for passports to have extra validity, what would happen with changes to driving rules and the validity of European Health Insurance Cards."

What will airports and ferry terminals be like?

Travelers may have to use different queues when arriving at airports and ferry terminals.

Travelers may have to use different queues when arriving at airports and ferry terminals.

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"In the initial transition period visitors traveling in the UK and the southeast of England are unlikely to see much of a change, with flights continuing to run smoothly, European visitors continuing to travel on ID cards and e-passport gates still permitted for all international visitors," explains Fran Downton, chief executive of Tourism South East, which promotes the English region that's geographically closest to continental Europe.

However, even if an agreement on the future relationship is reached by the end of the year, there's a chance travelers will have to use different lines on arrival at airports and ferry terminals, with additional checks in place.

This could cause major delays, especially at already clogged airports such as Heathrow, with major concerns about traffic at busy ports like Dover in the UK and Calais in France. Issues could arise around EU citizens traveling to the UK on ID cards rather than passports, something they can currently do but may be banned from doing next year.

"The difficulty lies in the fact that EU countries have a binding obligation to treat non-EU/EEA visitors differently," adds the European Tourism Association's Tom Jenkins.

"This could lead to delays at borders, as no country has yet built immigration capacity sufficient to cope with full scrutiny of big volumes of arrivals."

Kelly Cooke, leisure director at Advantage Travel Partnership, the UK's largest independent travel agent consortium, expresses similar concern.

"The government also needs to give clarity, as deals are finalized, that the process of entering the EU from the end of December 2020 will not lead to long queues on arrival as this will deter travelers."

What about driving in the EU?

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Travelers driving from the UK to the EU via the Channel Tunnel may need and International Driving Permit.

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While taking a car from the UK to the EU via the Channel Tunnel or on a ferry service will remain as simple after January 31, it's likely that by 2021, things will have changed.

Drivers may also need a special "green card" from their insurance company and a GB sticker on their bumper.

This issue may be resolved during the upcoming negotiation, with an easier, EU-wide set of rules for UK drivers potentially being put in place.

Will you need travel insurance?

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Holidaying in the EU could become more costly for those with long-term illnesses.

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The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which guarantees carriers access to free medical care, will still be valid during the transition. As with so much else surrounding Brexit, the real conundrum comes in 2021.

According to official UK guidance: "After Brexit your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card may not be valid."

It's doubtful the UK will remain part of the EHIC system, meaning UK travelers will need a comprehensive insurance policy to ensure they get healthcare in case of an emergency.

As EHIC covers pre-existing conditions, this could make holidaying in the EU more costly for those with long-term illnesses. ABTA, however, says its guidance remains the same as ever.

"ABTA has always advised holidaymakers and business travelers to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, whether they have an EHIC card or not, as there are limitations to EHIC," it says on its website.

Will mobile phone bills soar?

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Mobile phone roaming charges are likely to soar for UK travelers to Europe.

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Agreements, which came into force in 2017, outlawed punitive roaming charges for European citizens when using their mobile phone within the European Union.

However, while these are set to stay in place during the implementation period, the lack of clarity over the UK's future relationship means they could be back for British travelers in 2021.

"Mobile roaming charges are likely to re-appear in Europe, so we'd advise travelers to check carefully with their providers, to avoid the potential for large unexpected bills," says James Lynn from Currensea, a pre-paid travel card provider.

While no network in the UK has said it will reintroduce roaming charges, a lack of EU regulation from 2021 means that divergence could lead to higher prices for travelers.

"After Brexit, the guarantee of free mobile phone roaming throughout the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will end," says the official UK government website.

A cheap bet for US travelers?

The weakening of the pound against the dollar will benefit US visitors to the UK.

The weakening of the pound against the dollar will benefit US visitors to the UK.

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Since the Brexit vote, the value of the pound has plunged considerably against both the euro and US dollar.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's re-election in December 2019, and the prospect of stable government, saw a brief rebound, but as 2020 wears on and uncertainty over an agreement grows, that weakness is likely to remain a theme.

"In the short term, we expect to see a continued recovery of the pound, but predict continued exchange rate volatility until the final withdrawal agreement is in place," adds Lynn.

"Going into 2021, we see far greater uncertainty about the pound at this stage.

"A compromised withdrawal deal could lead to a far weaker pound, leading to a strong focus on cheaper destinations for holidaymakers as a result."

However, a weak pound does mean that inbound tourism to the UK from outside the EU could be boosted.

Visit Britain forecasts that spending by inbound tourists will have grown by 9.1% in 2020, to £25 billion ($32 billion), with inbound visits topping 38 million.

It seems that while Brexit will have a very real effect on travel from the UK, the weakening of sterling has had a positive on the at home tourism industry.

"The US remains the top-ranking country for inbound visitors to the UK and southeast in terms of visits and spend, although it's hard to predict the long-term strength of the pound," says Downton.

"It is unlikely that it will impact the position of US inbound visitors."

However, for UK travelers, higher prices for EU trips, especially after the transition period ends, are a growing concern.

"The need for clarification on cross border movement will become a priority when companies launch their holidays for 2021," explains Cooke.

"Currently we know that there will be changes, but not what they will look like and this could impact pricing."

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European legislators bid emotional farewell to Britain - Al Jazeera English

European politicians joined hands and tearfully sang Auld Lang Syne - a Scottish song traditionally used to mark farewells - following their final vote to accept the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.

After 621 to 49 MEPs voted to approve the Withdrawal Agreement on Wednesday, President of the EU Parliament David Sassoli held a farewell ceremony the UK's departing politicians, allowing them to make one last farewell speech in a reception space in the parliamentary building.

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Although mostly good-natured, there were shouts of "shame on you" and "sore loser" from the crowd as different MEPs took to the podium.

Packing boxes had been placed outside the offices of British MEPs as the legislature took the final steps in a withdrawal process that has taken more than three and half years since the Brexit referendum saw a narrow 52-48 margin of victory for "Brexiters".

British MEP Nigel Farage, a hard right figure who led an unofficial campaign to leave the bloc, boasted of the benefits of populism before eventually being cut off in a pugnacious, flag-waving speech.

He had earlier reportedly been forced to pack up his office - only to unpack it again so he could pose with his boxes for photographers.

Farage described the current global political climate as "globalism against populism", adding: "You may loathe populism, but I tell you a funny thing, it is becoming very popular.

"No more financial contributions, no more European Court of Justice, no more common fisheries policy, no more being talked down to, no more being bullied."

In response to MEPs who expressed a hope that the UK would one day return to the EU fold, he said: "Once we have left, we are never coming back and the rest, frankly is detail."

He added: "What we have proved is that the British are too big to bully, thank goodness."

"We don't need a European Commission, we don't need a European Court, we don't need EU institutions and all of this power and I can promise you that in UKIP and indeed in the Brexit Party, we love Europe, we just hate the European Union.

"It's as simple as that. I hope this is the beginning of the end of this project, it's a bad project. It's undemocratic, in fact, it's anti-democratic. It gives people power without accountability."

Sit down, put your flags away - you're leaving, take them with you if you're leaving now. Goodbye.

Deputy Speaker Mairead McGuinness to Nigel Farage

Deputy Speaker Mairead McGuinness unceremoniously cut off his microphone, telling him: "Sit down, put your flags away - you're leaving, take them with you if you're leaving now. Goodbye."

The European Parliament defended the bloc's motivations, while honouring the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

"Europe rose with the intention never again to give quarter to absolute evil," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

"It didn't start in Auschwitz. It started much earlier in people's mind. It started with the weakening of the ability to be angry at the denigration that other people fell victim to.

"Europe rose with the firm will never again to give any quarter to absolute evil.

"Europe knows like no other continent, do not let it take root. Never, ever again."

The EU Parliament building was packed with politicians, press and spectators before the final vote.

Crowds of international news crews lined the walkways between the parliamentary buildings trying to flag down passing MEPs and diplomats for interviews.

Belgium MEP Guy Verhofstadt added: "It's a sad issue. Sad to see a nation leaving, a great nation that has given us all so much economically, culturally, politically, even its own blood in two world wars.

"It's sad to see a country leaving that twice liberated us, twice gave its own blood."

A series of UK MEPs rose to make their farewell speeches, including Sinn Fein's Martina Anderson, furious at Northern Ireland being dragged out of the Union "against our will".

Many said they expected the UK to eventually return to the EU fold, vowing to build a good relationship between the UK and the EU.

The Green Party's Molly Scott Cato provoked the strongest reaction, receiving a standing ovation as she made a tearful farewell.

"Now is not the time to campaign to rejoin - but we must keep the dream alive, especially for young people who are overwhelmingly pro-EU," she said.

"I hold in my heart that one day I will be in this chamber, celebrating our return to the heart of Europe."

Michel Barnier, the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, spoke to the chamber in French, saying: "The UK had a referendum and the majority, democratically, chose to leave the European Union.

"It's something we have always been sorry about, something we continue to be sorry about but it is something we have to respect."

He listed all the work that lays ahead before the eventual relationship between the UK and the EU is established, saying it must be conducted with "patience and respect".

Barnier, famous for his reluctance to speak in any other language but his own, finished in English with the words: "In this new beginning, I would really and sincerely like to wish the UK well."

The UK will officially leave the EU at 23:00 GMT on Friday.

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Coronavirus: Britons on Wuhan flights to be quarantined - BBC News

Hundreds of British citizens being flown back to the UK from Wuhan on Thursday will be put in quarantine for two weeks.

It comes as British Airways suspends all direct flights to and from mainland China because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Australia, Japan, the US and EU nations are also repatriating citizens.

The virus has caused more than 130 deaths, spreading across China and to at least 16 other countries.

The UK government plans to fly 200 British citizens out from Wuhan, the centre of the new coronavirus outbreak, on Thursday.

BBC health editor Hugh Pym said that Health Secretary Matt Hancock has instructed officials to put them in quarantine for two weeks - possibly at a UK military facility.

Sources told the BBC the returning Britons will be given the best possible medical care and advice.

Those returning from other parts of China will not be affected, but have been advised to "self-isolate" for 14 days.

Australia plans to quarantine its 600 returning citizens for two weeks on Christmas Island - some 2,000km (1,200 miles) from the mainland.

British Airways, which operates daily flights to Shanghai and Beijing from Heathrow, announced the suspension of flights to and from mainland China "with immediate effect" until 31 January while it assesses the situation.

A statement said: "We apologise to customers for the inconvenience, but the safety of our customers and crew is always our priority."

Other airlines, including United Airlines, Air Canada and Cathay Pacific Airways, have already cancelled some flights to China.

What's happening to people stuck in Wuhan?

Some Britons in Wuhan said they had not been told about the quarantine plan, with one man having refused his place on the flight for fear of spreading the disease.

Kharn Lambert told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme that the embassy said it is their own responsibility to arrange transport home and isolate themselves.

"I don't want to put the health of regular, everyday British citizens at risk," he said.

British lecturer Yvonne Griffiths, who is currently in a hotel in Wuhan, said she was told in the early hours of Wednesday morning that there would be a flight from Wuhan airport to the UK.

"We have to be there six to seven hours before the flight leaves, and we would have a screening from some health people here in Wuhan, and if we are not showing any symptoms then we'll be able to board that plane," she said.

"If we were to be suffering temperature or any other symptoms, breathing problems, then there seems to be a possibility of quarantining at this end."

Another British man, Jeff Siddle, from Northumberland, said that he and his daughter had been offered seats on a flight on Thursday - but not his wife, who's a Chinese national. China is not allowing its citizens to leave the country.

What's the latest on the virus itself?

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The number of deaths from the virus has risen to 132 in China, the Chinese National Health Commission (NHC) said on Wednesday.

Four cases have been confirmed in Germany, making it the second European country to report cases, after France.

The United Arab Emirates has also confirmed its first cases of the virus in a family who recently returned to the UAE from Wuhan.

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Coronavirus in ChinaSource: China National Health Commission as of the end of 28 January; WHO

An expert from the NHC said it could take 10 more days for the outbreak to peak.

Like the similar Sars and influenza viruses, the new coronavirus is a particular risk for elderly people and those with pre-existing illnesses.

The sharp rise in cases is in part attributed to increased awareness, monitoring and testing in recent days.

One theory is that the virus, which can cause severe acute respiratory infection, may have emerged from illegally traded wildlife at a seafood market in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province.

There is no specific cure or vaccine. A number of people, however, have recovered after treatment.

Which other airlines are suspending flights?

United Airlines has cancelled 24 US flights to Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai between 1 and 8 February because of a sharp drop in demand.

Cathay Pacific said it would cut flights to China from 30 January to the end of March, while Air Canada has also reduced its number of flights.

Indonesia's Lion Air said it would be temporarily suspending flights from Saturday, affecting dozens of flights on routes to 15 Chinese cities.

Russia's Ural Airlines said it had suspended some services to Europe popular with Chinese tourists, including Paris and Rome, because of the outbreak.

Other airlines are introducing measures aimed at reducing the chances of spreading the virus.

Taiwan's China Airlines said it was encouraging passengers to bring their own beverage bottles, while Singapore Airlines was among those allowing crew to wear masks on China flights.

Who else is being evacuated?

New Zealand will cooperate with Canberra to bring its 53 citizens home alongside the Australian evacuees.

Some 200 Japanese nationals have been flown from Wuhan and have landed at Tokyo's Haneda airport.

Around 650 others said they wanted to be repatriated, and the Japanese government said new flights were being planned.

According to Japanese media, several of the returnees were suffering from fever or coughs. All will be taken to hospital, regardless of whether they are showing symptoms.

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Also on Wednesday, 240 Americans - including workers the local US consulate - left the city.

According to CNN, the evacuees might have to stay in isolation in an airport hangar for up to two weeks.

Separately, two aircraft to fly EU citizens home were scheduled, with 250 French nationals leaving on the first flight.

South Korea said some 700 of its citizens would leave on four flights this week. Both Malaysia and the Philippines also said they would evacuate their citizens in and around Wuhan.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong announced plans to slash cross-border travel between the city and mainland China.

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2020-01-29 10:36:53Z
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UK man found dead in ICE custody in Florida - BBC News

A British man has died in Florida while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency confirmed to the BBC.

Ben James Owen, 39, was found unresponsive in his cell on 25 January and is believed to have taken his own life.

Owen was arrested on 12 January on several charges including aggravated stalking and domestic assault.

ICE said the cause of death was still under investigation.

Owen entered the US lawfully but overstayed his visa, which was valid until 10 December 2019. He was awaiting deportation proceedings at the time of his death, ICE told the BBC.

He was arrested in Port Orange, Florida and charged with felony aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, domestic assault and violating the conditions of his pre-trial release. He was then transferred to ICE custody on 15 January.

Owen was also awaiting trial on a different domestic battery charge from November 2019.

ICE said his next of kin had been notified of his death, as well as the Department of Homeland Security and the UK consulate. The agency said that members of its senior leadership would conduct a "comprehensive review" of the incident.

"ICE is firmly committed to the health and welfare of all those in its custody and is undertaking a comprehensive agency-wide review of this incident, as it does in all such cases," the agency said in a statement.

"Fatalities in ICE custody, statistically, are exceedingly rare and occur at a fraction of the national average for the US detained population," it added.

According to agency data, eight individuals died last year while in ICE custody. Owen's death was the third apparent detainee suicide since October - the beginning of the current fiscal year.

The agency has faced criticism and calls for investigations into conditions at its facilities. A report last July from the Homeland Security Office of Inspector General warned of "dangerous overcrowding" at the US-Mexico border, noting that some adults were held for up to a week in facilities that were standing room only.

President Donald Trump has made immigration a key part of his re-election bid, leading to a rise in ICE detentions. At the southern border, US border patrol apprehended more than 850,000 migrants in 2019 - the highest annual number in the last decade.

Last year, more than 50,000 individuals were detained. The average length of stay in ICE custody also rose from previous years, leading to serious overcrowding issues in ICE detention facilities.

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UK man found dead in ICE custody in Florida - BBC News

A British man has died in Florida while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the agency confirmed to the BBC.

Ben James Owen, 39, was found unresponsive in his cell on 25 January and is believed to have taken his own life.

Owen was arrested on 12 January on several charges including aggravated stalking and domestic assault.

ICE said the cause of death was still under investigation.

Owen entered the US lawfully but overstayed his visa, which was valid until 10 December 2019. He was awaiting deportation proceedings at the time of his death, ICE told the BBC.

He was arrested in Port Orange, Florida and charged with felony aggravated stalking, false imprisonment, domestic assault and violating the conditions of his pre-trial release. He was then transferred to ICE custody on 15 January.

Owen was also awaiting trial on a different domestic battery charge from November 2019.

ICE said his next of kin had been notified of his death, as well as the Department of Homeland Security and the UK consulate. The agency said that members of its senior leadership would conduct a "comprehensive review" of the incident.

"ICE is firmly committed to the health and welfare of all those in its custody and is undertaking a comprehensive agency-wide review of this incident, as it does in all such cases," the agency said in a statement.

"Fatalities in ICE custody, statistically, are exceedingly rare and occur at a fraction of the national average for the US detained population," it added.

According to agency data, eight individuals died last year while in ICE custody. Owen's death was the third apparent detainee suicide since October - the beginning of the current fiscal year.

The agency has faced criticism and calls for investigations into conditions at its facilities. A report last July from the Homeland Security Office of Inspector General warned of "dangerous overcrowding" at the US-Mexico border, noting that some adults were held for up to a week in facilities that were standing room only.

President Donald Trump has made immigration a key part of his re-election bid, leading to a rise in ICE detentions. At the southern border, US border patrol apprehended more than 850,000 migrants in 2019 - the highest annual number in the last decade.

Last year, more than 50,000 individuals were detained. The average length of stay in ICE custody also rose from previous years, leading to serious overcrowding issues in ICE detention facilities.

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