Meanings of intercept asylum in English

A groundbreaking legal challenge to Australia's power to intercept asylum seekers' boats outside its territorial waters is being heard in Canberra.

The government has increased ships and aircraft patrolling the remote north coast to intercept asylum boats before they reach Australian soil.

Video of Morrison is interspersed with footage the detainees are apparently watching, showing Australian authorities intercepting asylum-seeker vessels.

The United Nations and rights groups have criticised Australia over its hardline policy of intercepting asylum seekers who come by boat.

Australia has also received criticism from the United Nations and rights groups for its hardline policy of intercepting asylum seekers who come by boat.