Promises to fix Britain’s broken asylum system have come to nothing

sir – Abdul Shakoor Ezedi, who is suspected of the chemical attack in Clapham (report, February 2), arrived in Britain illegally, made two unsuccessful asylum attempts and incurred a criminal conviction, but was finally successful on supposedly changing his religion.

Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside British soldiers are only now being offered sanctuary (report, February 2).

It’s a scandal and a farce, despite being a headline priority for politicians for a number of years. Our asylum process is pathetic and broken. Judy Chandler Polegate, East Sussex sir – Our borders are like sieves. Who knows what trouble we are complacently importing for ourselves?

It’s time someone in Westminster got a grip and protected the people rather than their own careers. John Hinton

East Bergholt, Suffolk sir – As usual, the Home Secretary will be blamed for a member of his staff making a decision on Abdul Shakoor Ezedi. Will we find out who this was? Will they lose their job?

Until these things happen, sufficient care will not be taken by these people. John Rowley

Great Ayton, North Yorkshire sir – The case of Abdul Shakoor Ezedi highlights the importance of the question I raised in my speech on my amendment to the Rwanda Bill, which was supported by 62 MPs.

Regrettably, these days, the best way to keep a secret is to make a speech in the House of Commons. But the points I made require action and an answer.

The Bill is now in the House of

Lords. As a matter of principle, “international obligations” must not be allowed to override the sovereignty of Parliament in matters of vital national interest. Sir Bill Cash MP (Con) London SW1