Posted 3/30/2024, 7:43:46 PM
Welby Won't Block Rwanda Refugee Plan But Cites 'Immense Evil' of Trafficking
- Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said he will not block Rwanda Bill, accepts Commons is "senior house"
- Welby said "immense evil" of people trafficking must be stopped, open borders not the answer
- Around 72% of refugees end up in poor neighboring countries; need resources so they can eventually go home
- European Court of Human Rights has toughened requirements for migrants to block Rwanda deportation flights
- First deportation flight to Rwanda was blocked by ECtHR injunctions in June 2022