Denmark wants to take Syrian refugee's jewellery

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People thought this was a joke, but it's actually true.

The UN refugee agency UNHCR told Channel 4 News the idea "beggars belief". 

Nevertheless, the Danish government has confirmed it published draft legislation on a range of new asylum initiatives, including "seizing valuable assets", on 10 December. 

More details will be thrashed out in parliamentary debate in January, but a new law is expected to come into force from February. 

A Danish government spokesman said: "The Danish Immigration Service shall ensure that asylum seekers receive the necessary support while their asylum applications are being considered. The support includes basic maintenance, health care and accommodation. 

"The bill presented on 10 December 2015 provides the Danish authorities with the power to search clothes and luggage of asylum seekers – and other migrants without a permit to stay in Denmark – with a view to finding assets which may cover the expenses mentioned above. 

"It is explicitly mentioned in the bill before Parliament that the new rule on seizure will only apply to assets of a considerable value. Thus, foreigners will always be able to keep assets which are necessary to maintain a modest standard of living, eg watches and mobile phones. Ch 4 News