Britain’s planned scheme to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has suffered a major setback after the Supreme Court ruled it unlawful. The plan aimed to send tens of thousands of asylum seekers who arrived in the UK without permission to Rwanda in an effort to deter migration via the Channel from Europe. However, the court unanimously rejected the government’s appeal, deeming Rwanda as not a safe third country and potentially putting asylum-seekers at risk of harm in their country of origin.
This blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who faces an upcoming election, comes after a record 27,000 arrivals in the southern English coast in 2023 and mounting criticism over immigration policies. Sunak, who promised to “stop the boats,” has come under fire for broken promises and betrayal of the British people. Critics, including members of his own Conservative Party and church leaders, have denounced the scheme as flawed and cruel, culminating in the court’s damning verdict.
While the Supreme Court’s ruling is a victory for humanity, it has raised significant political questions about immigration policy in the UK. The decision has also prompted discussions about potentially leaving the European Convention on Human Rights. The Rwandan government, on the other hand, has contested the conclusion that it is not a safe third country. Despite the setback, the court has left open the possibility that the scheme could be revived if the necessary changes to eliminate the risk of harm to asylum-seekers are implemented in the future.
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