UK Govt Passes ‘Rwanda Migrant Bill,’ Plans To Send Migrants Back

 

The UK government led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has passed legislation regarding undocumented immigrants. These individuals, also called asylum seekers or migrants, leave their home countries due to factors like conflict or seeking better prospects, and attempt to reside in the UK.

In recent years, about 29,000 people have made the hazardous journey across the English Channel from France in small boats. Some have lost their lives in the perilous crossing.

As part of an agreement with Rwanda, certain undocumented arrivals will be transferred there rather than remaining in the UK. The arrangement has drawn financial support from the UK but no transfers have occurred.

However, human rights groups criticize the plan as potentially inhumane and unsafe. They worry deportees may face mistreatment or return to dangerous home nations. Previously, the Supreme Court said transfers could contravene law due to uncertainty around Rwanda’s security.

While pursuing the initiative, the government argues it will stem perilous crossings and disrupt smuggling operations. Prime Minister Sunak considers it a priority. After legal changes, parliamentary and judicial hurdles remain before implementation. International human rights obligations also pose challenges.

Therefore, despite governmental will, uncertainty persists over executing the Rwanda plan in a lawful and defensible way. Overcoming obstacles remains essential before any deportations can commence. The contentious initiative’s viability remains unclear.