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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rishi Sunak Denies Doubting Rwanda Plan Amid Asylum Seeker Policy Controversy"

Former UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak denies doubting the effectiveness of the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, stating that it was his responsibility to scrutinize all proposals. Documents revealed a disagreement between No 10 and 11 Downing Street over the scheme's effectiveness, with Sunak reportedly questioning its deterrent value. The proposed legislation, aimed at discouraging asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel, has faced criticism and legal challenges. Sunak also addressed the possibility of ignoring orders from the European Court of Human Rights regarding deportation flights.

via BBC.com|

#asylum-seekers #politics #rishi-sunak

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Rishi Sunak's Risky Rwanda Asylum Plan Faces Tory Opposition

Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, is facing opposition within his own Conservative Party over the proposed Rwanda scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. The fate of the scheme depends on the passage of the Safety of Rwanda Bill, but MPs from different factions of the party, including the centrist One Nation group and the right-wing European Research Group (ERG), are divided on the issue. Legal advice is being sought, and rebellion looms as MPs consider whether to back the bill or amend it. Sunak's attempt to rally support through a news conference has not calmed tensions among MPs, reminiscent of the challenges faced by previous Tory prime ministers.

via BBC.com|

#conservative-party #mps #political-crisis

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"UK Home Secretary Seeks Middle Ground in Controversial Rwanda Asylum Plan"

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is seeking a middle ground in emergency legislation to implement the Rwanda scheme, aimed at deporting migrants who arrive in the UK by irregular means. As pressure mounts to stop small boat crossings, centrist Tory MPs are publicly warning Sunak not to abandon international refugee and human rights treaties, while right-wing members of the party want a more hard-line approach. The Prime Minister is working to make the plan legally watertight following the Supreme Court's ruling against it, and the legislation will be scrutinized by all sides of the debate, including the right-wing European Research Group (ERG).

via Sky News|

#emergency-legislation #european-convention-on-human-rights-echr #politics

immigration2 years ago•4 min saved

Rwanda Scheme Backfires: Sunak's Government in Crisis

Tens of thousands of asylum seekers in the UK are left in limbo as the government pushes ahead with its plan to send them to Rwanda, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that the scheme is unlawful. The Refugee Council reports that the announcement of the Rwanda plan has caused distress and trauma to those in the asylum system, with letters of intent warning of forcible removal causing considerable stress and impacting mental health. The government's insistence on implementing the Illegal Migration Act, which extinguishes access to asylum in the UK, leaves the lives of thousands of asylum seekers in uncertainty. The fear of being sent to Rwanda is driving some individuals to disappear and go underground, increasing the risk of exploitation and abuse. The government's focus on deterring asylum seekers overshadows the need to uphold the right to asylum and treat individuals with dignity and humanity.

via The Guardian|

#asylum-seekers #human-rights #illegal-migration-act