Britain’s Controversial Plan to Send Migrants to Rwanda Nears Implementation

 

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Britain’s controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is on the verge of becoming law, despite facing significant opposition. The proposed Safety of Rwanda Bill aims to overcome a UK Supreme Court ruling that deemed the country unsafe for migrants. However, the legislation has encountered strong pushback from various groups.

The agreement between Britain and Rwanda, meant to curb Channel crossings, has been in place for two years but zero deportations have occurred due to legal challenges questioning Rwanda’s safety. With costs already reaching £370 million, the Conservative government is pushing ahead.

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In November, the Supreme Court halted the plan on humanitarian grounds. To enable future deportations, Britain and Rwanda recently signed an agreement bolstering migrant protections. Nonetheless, critics argue Rwanda still restricts civil liberties.

While the bill passed the lower House of Commons, amendments in the House of Lords call for ensuring compliance with international law. As the chambers debate compliance through a process called “parliamentary ping pong,” the government is determined to overrule objections.

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If made law, deportation flights could start though appeals may delay implementation. The opposition Labour Party prefers cooperation with Europe to combat human smuggling over controversial outsourcing agreements.

As the ethics and effectiveness of externalizing asylum processing remain contested, Britain’s immigration approach hangs in the balance of this ongoing parliamentary battle.