Overview

• The House of Lords voted against the government on all 10 votes related to the Rwanda deportation bill, including amendments that restore court jurisdiction and protect unaccompanied children.
• Amendments passed include protections for victims of modern slavery, exemptions for those who worked with UK armed forces, and requirements for a removal timetable to Rwanda.
• The government's attempt to limit legal challenges to the deportation scheme was defeated, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed the plan unlawful.
• Critics argue the bill undermines justice and the rule of law, while supporters claim it's essential for controlling illegal migration.
• The bill's setbacks highlight a growing tension between the government's migration policies and judicial independence.