Posted 1/17/2024, 6:05:00 PM
Rwanda Deportation Bill Faces Close Vote Despite Tory Rebels Dropping Opposition
- Rwanda Bill faces crunch vote in Parliament, could be sunk by 30+ Tory rebels unhappy with the policy to deport asylum seekers
- Rebels previously voted for amendments saying UK/international law can't prevent Rwanda removals, but amendments failed
- Rebels now expect bill to pass "quite comfortably" after most in meeting decided to back it
- European Court has grounded Rwanda flights via last-minute injunctions; bill aims to allow UK to ignore these
- Labour criticizes prioritizing Rwanda legal capacity over clearing massive court backlog for victims of serious crimes