In a stark indictment of the UK's porous borders, Richard Harrington said many could not be deported because they had 'no place to go'. By refusing to disclose their nationality - often burning their passports - they can exploit human rights laws that bar the expulsion of failed asylum seekers of unknown origin. Mr Harrington, who is a Home Office minister, spoke out after MPs criticised the Government for failing to send back illegals. Above, a Macedonian police officer points directions to the refugees after they crossed the border between Greece and Macedonia today