The British government’s recent decision to close down the UK Border Agency (UKBA) seems to have its share of detractors what with one of them–a famed think tank, which seemingly aims to inspire more helpful administration–has raised serious questions over the decision, alleging it does not seem to be a nice idea. An involved person with the concerned research organization went on to observe that the overhaul leads to an impression, apparently, of action to positively address some issues. But it is rather uncertain if the same will really lead to an improvement in the concerned agency’s performance.

Recently, the UK Home Secretary proclaimed the closure of the UKBA–an independent agency brought into existence in 2008 to deal with the administration of the British Immigration. Theresa May, the secretary, had addressed the UK House of Commons and observed that behind her decision to shut-down the UKBA was the fact that the agency had failed to do its job properly, even as it had developed a rather mysterious & distrustful culture. She had added that the agency finds it rather tough to manage the volume of its casework, and consequently it had invited record backlogs of pending, unsolved cases.

She had further said that the British Home Office, in a direct manner, will take care of the UKBA’s functions, adding that the agency’s work would be performed by two fresh directorates inside the Home Office. While one would proffer permits, the other would locate those with no right to remain inside Britain only to exile them.