Britain’s Justice Secretary Michael Gove says his department has been emasculated by EU rules which bar him from putting a stop to terror suspects’ entry into the United Kingdom.
Gove, who backs a ‘Leave’ vote in Britain’s upcoming referendum on the UK’s future in the European bloc, said he “experienced frustration” at the British government’s “inability to refuse entry to those with a criminal record and even some who are suspected of terrorist links.”
His remarks came after the UK’s Home Office faced criticism for lax security along the country’s coastline that allows people smugglers to bring refugees into the country.
Gove also stressed that a vote to leave the bloc would even “liberate” Prime Minister David Cameron and allow him to get back to his election promises to reduce the number of immigrants to tens of thousands.
“The only way he can fulfill that pledge is by leaving the EU. He’s the Prime Minister who sets…