Buckland Weighs Rebellion Against Rwanda Migrant Bill Over Safety Concerns
• Sir Robert Buckland is considering rebelling against Rwanda Bill over concerns Rwanda may not be safe for deported migrants • Bill seeks to enable first deportation flights to Rwanda in spring following Supreme Court ruling it unsafe • Lords amendments require proof Rwanda is implementing treaty obligations on migrant protections before flights can start • Votes expected Wednesday in Lords on reinstating amendments, with govt expected to face defeats on protections for children and modern slavery victims • First Rwanda flights unlikely before late May due to legal appeal process; docs show Home Office has identified "critical risks" that could delay flights