UK Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Faces Mounting Opposition Over Human Rights Concerns
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The UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda faces substantial opposition and is "fundamentally incompatible" with human rights law, says a parliamentary committee report.
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The legislation would deny asylum seekers the right to have an independent court assess their case to remain in the UK.
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Courts are best placed to determine if Rwanda is safe, the report says; the government should not legislate that Rwanda is safe without considering evidence.
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The bill risks "untold damage" to the UK's reputation for upholding human rights, says the committee chair.
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Despite government claims the Rwanda policy will "stop the boats", documents show it plans to spend £700 million on new arrivals by 2030.