U.K. To Redesign 'Racist' Visa Algorithm After Backlash

The UK visa application algorithm faced criticism for alleged racial bias, as it reportedly used nationality to assess applicant risk. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants claimed that individuals from flagged countries faced more scrutiny and higher rejection rates. This led to a lawsuit seeking to declare the algorithm unlawful. In response, the UK Home Office announced the suspension of the algorithm and plans for its redesign.

What was the main criticism of the visa application process?

• It was considered racist.

• It was too slow.

• It was not secure.

• It was too expensive.

Who filed a complaint against the visa application algorithm?

• The UK Home Office

• The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants

• The United Nations

• The European Union

What factor did the algorithm use to determine if an applicant was high risk?

• Income

• Nationality

• Age

• Education level

What action did the immigrant welfare group take against the algorithm?

• They praised it.

• They filed a lawsuit.

• They ignored it.

• They supported it.

What did the UK Home Office decide to do with the algorithm?

• Expand its use

• Suspend and redesign it

• Make it mandatory

• Ignore the complaints