The recently passed Illegal Migration Act in the UK has sparked heated debates and concerns about potential human rights violations. The Act aims to address unlawful migration but has been criticised for likely contradicting international human rights and refugee law. The Act’s compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights has also been questioned, leading to discussions about the UK’s commitment to upholding human rights standards globally. Striking a balance between border control measures and human rights protection remains a critical challenge for the UK as it moves forward with implementing the Act.
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Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda Found Illegal in Court of Appeal
The UK Government’s controversial immigration policy, aimed at relocating migrants to Rwanda during the processing of their asylum claims, has been declared unlawful by the Court of Appeal on June 29th, 2023. Ten appellants from various countries and the charity Asylum Aid launched an appeal against their proposed removal to Rwanda, arguing that it may not be a “safe third country” and could lead to potential harm for those with valid asylum claims.
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