UK's Rwanda Deportation Plan Faces Intense Scrutiny
The controversial bill, aimed at redirecting asylum seekers to Rwanda, sparks debate over human rights and the UK's international reputation.
- A parliamentary report declares the UK's Rwanda deportation plan
- The Safety of Rwanda Bill faces scrutiny and opposition in the House of Lords, with nearly 100 amendments proposed.
- Critics argue the bill undermines the UK's human rights obligations and could damage its international reputation.
- The government insists Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers, despite legal challenges and a Supreme Court ruling against the plan.
- The bill aims to prevent asylum seekers arriving by small boats from seeking asylum in the UK, redirecting them to Rwanda instead.