D Julie Jaye Charles
British Prime Minister Theresa May has said she deeply regrets the UK's role in criminalising same-sex relations in its former colonies.
Ms Rudd also said she was "concerned that the Home Office has become too concerned with policy and strategy, and sometimes lose sight of the individual", but it was why she made a decision to act. "I want to dispel any impression that my government is, in some sense, clamping down on Commonwealth citizens, particularly those from the Caribbean".
The row has been brewing for some months but has erupted just as leaders of the 53 Commonwealth countries gather in London for their biennial heads of government meeting."When the Commonwealth heads of government are gathered in London, what a disgrace it is that this government has treated Commonwealth migrants in this way", Labour lawmaker Diane Abbott said.
It has one of the most liberal constitutions in the world, which protects gay rights, and was the first African country to legalise same-sex marriage in 2006.
A Home Office spokeswoman said that any people who believe they or a family member have been wrongly deported should get in contact so their case can be reviewed.
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Britain apologizes for criminalizing same-sex relations in its former colonies
However, he added: "This statement of regret can not be easily dismissed and disparaged by Commonwealth heads of government". Strict anti-gay laws remain in place in countries like Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi and elsewhere across the continent.
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But following a backlash May has written to each of the Caribbean countries affected outlining how Britain intends to rectify the situation.
Holness said to May: "Prime minister, we welcome your response and we look forward to a speedy implementation of your proposed solution".
As he arrived for the meeting at Downing Street, Barbados ambassador Guy Hewitt said: "We are now in a discussion mode".
The British government has taken an increasingly tough line on immigration, which has increased dramatically over the last 10 or 15 years largely as result of people moving to the United Kingdom from other European Union countries. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne earlier said an apology from May "would be welcome" but he was "pleased" the government had stepped in.
Changes to immigration law in 2012, which requires people to have documentation to work, rent a property or access benefits, including healthcare, has highlighted the issue and left people fearful about their status.
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