Rishi Sunak has been urged to abandon his Rwanda scheme by a United Nations human rights watchdog.
The United Nations Human Rights Committee called on the UK Government to abandon the scheme and repeal measures already in legislation as part of Sunak’s plan to “stop the boats” crossing the English Channel.
The Government’s plans would see people who arrive on small boats deported to Rwanda to claim asylum there, with no right to come back to the UK. The Safety of Rwanda Bill and a treaty with Kigali are aimed at addressing concerns about the scheme and the potential for people sent to the African nation to be removed to another country – a process known as refoulement – where they could face persecution.
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