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epa05126722 (FILE) A file photo dated 13 January 2016 showing a view of the refugee tent camp in Thisted, northern Jutland, Denmark. The camp contains small appartment areas in the gym, bunkbeds and tents. Danish lawmakers were 26 January 2016 set to vote on measures to tighten asylum laws, including a controversial plan to seize assets from asylum seekers to pay for their stay, despite criticism from human rights groups. The bill was expected to pass as the right-leaning Liberals’ minority government has secured backing from others, including the main opposition Social Democrats and the anti-immigrant Danish People’s Party. The move would allow for asylum seekers’ belongings to be searched and for cash or valuables exceeding 10,000 kroner (1,450 dollars) to be seized. The cash and proceeds from the sale of the valuables – such as watches and mobile phones – would be used to pay for the asylum seekers’ stay in Denmark. EPA/SARA GANGSTED DENMARK OUT