Overview

• Rwandan officials state the agreement did not include a clause for refunding the money.
• The scheme faced numerous legal challenges and was ruled illegal by the UK Supreme Court.
• Prime Minister Starmer labeled the plan an expensive 'gimmick' and pledged to tackle people-smuggling differently.
• Rwanda maintains that it upheld its part of the agreement and is not obligated to return the funds.
• The UK charity Asylum Aid continues its legal challenge to ensure the policy is formally ended.