As part of the treaty, asylum seekers will receive free legal aid and the UK will pay Rwanda an undisclosed fee to support the new arrivals for up to five years.
The treaty ensures that asylum seekers will not be expelled to a country where their life or freedom would be threatened.
The UK has signed a new treaty with Rwanda to address concerns raised by the Supreme Court regarding the deportation of asylum seekers.
The United Kingdom has signed a new treaty with Rwanda in an effort to address concerns raised by the Supreme Court regarding the deportation of asylum seekers. The treaty, signed by British Home Secretary James Cleverly, ensures that asylum seekers will not be expelled to a country where their life or freedom would be threatened. It also establishes a monitoring committee and an appeal body. The treaty is being closely watched by other countries.
The plan involves sending thousands of asylum seekers to Rwanda to deter migrants crossing the Channel from Europe. Critics argue that it is unethical and unworkable to send migrants to a country thousands of miles away with no chance of settling in the UK. However, the UK government insists that Rwanda has made a clear commitment to the safety of asylum seekers.
As part of the treaty, asylum seekers will receive free legal aid and the UK will pay Rwanda an undisclosed fee to support the new arrivals for up to five years. The government is expected to publish legislation to give effect to the Rwanda deal later this week. Despite these measures, lawyers and charities believe that deportation flights are unlikely to start before the next election.
The policy is part of the UK government's efforts to deter unauthorized asylum-seekers arriving on small boats across the English Channel. It has also sparked concerns from Conservative MPs and calls to reduce net migration. The previous plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court due to potential human rights breaches.