UK High Court Upholds Legality of Rwanda Deportation Guidance

Civil servants must follow ministerial orders despite international law concerns, but new government plans to scrap the scheme.

High Court rules civil servants can be directed to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, ignoring ECHR rulings.
FDA union's legal challenge dismissed, but clarity provided on civil servants' obligations under domestic and international law.
Judge asserts that international law does not constrain ministerial actions unless reflected in domestic law.
Labour government, elected recently, intends to terminate the Rwanda deportation plan immediately.
FDA expresses disappointment but acknowledges the court's clarification on legal responsibilities.