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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.

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Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrives at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda in July 2023. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA/Alamy
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Overview

  • 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.