UK Government's Illegal Migration Bill Sparks International Law Concerns
The UK government's plans to tackle the issue of people crossing the English Channel in small boats have been signed off by Parliament with the passing of the Illegal Migration Bill. However, the centerpiece of the plan, which involves sending migrants to Rwanda, is currently being challenged in court and awaits a decision from the Supreme Court in the autumn. The bill includes measures such as seizing the mobile phones of those crossing and weakening their case if they have discarded any documents at sea. While the government sees this as a "big win," critics, including former Prime Minister Theresa May, argue that the plan undermines efforts to combat modern slavery. The long-term challenge of finding workable solutions to migration flows remains, and the effectiveness of this bill will be closely watched.
