Published 11 days ago

U.K. Parliament approves a plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda

Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill, facing opposition, is on track to become law after a lengthy debate in Westminster.
The Lords withdrew their objections, clearing the way for the bill to pass, with anticipated Royal Assent from King Charles.
Peers initially sought amendments for independent verification of Rwanda's safety status before the bill's expected official passage.

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BBC News

Rwanda bill to become law after months of wrangling

Parliamentary stand-off ends, opening the way for asylum seekers to be sent to the African country.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Sunak’s Rwanda deportations bill will become law after peers back down

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda deportation bill will become law after opposition and crossbench peers backed down on Monday night, opening the way for legal battles over the potential removal of dozens of people seeking asylum.

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

U.K. Parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, ending weeks of legislative stalemate

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July.

11 days ago·Canada

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The Independent

Rwanda Bill: Asylum policy finally passes into law in major boost for Rishi Sunak

The prime minister’s flagship scheme was given the green light after nearly two years of wrangling - but will face multiple legal challenges

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

British Parliament passes bill to allow controversial deportations of migrants to Rwanda

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised on Monday to start sending asylum seekers to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks as the upper house of Parliament finally passed required legislation, delayed for weeks by attempts to alter the plan.

11 days ago·Canada

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NDTV

Rishi Sunak Gets Rwanda Bill Through Parliament: All You Need To Know

Britain's parliament has passed a law to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda while they await a decision on their application. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to overcome further challenges and press ahead with deportation flights to Rwanda after parliament passed the migration legislation in a battle that exposed deep rifts in his Conservative Party. "The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in t…

10 days ago·New Delhi, India

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