UK Asylum Seekers Plan Ruled Unlawful
King Charles Approves Controversial Legislation
High Court Rejects Government's Rwanda Scheme
The UK government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda has been deemed unlawful by the High Court. The inaugural flight under the scheme was grounded due to legal challenges. Despite resistance from human rights groups, King Charles has given his assent to legislation that is central to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's immigration agenda.
The plan, which has sparked widespread controversy, involves sending asylum seekers who arrive in the UK through unauthorized channels to Rwanda for processing and possible resettlement.
However, in a landmark ruling, the High Court found that the government's plan lacked transparency, adequate consideration of individual circumstances, and failed to provide effective safeguards against inhuman or degrading treatment in Rwanda.
The government has expressed disappointment with the ruling, stating that it will appeal the decision. However, the ruling is a significant victory for human rights advocates who argued that the scheme violated international human rights law.
The decision follows growing pressure on the government to rethink its asylum policies, which have been widely criticized as harsh and inhumane.
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