The conservative government, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has faced opposition in Parliament to its plans to deport migrants to Rwanda regardless of their origin. The House of Lords recently voted to delay a law that would legally solidify these deportation plans, making two changes to the bill. As a result, the bill will not be discussed in Parliament again until Monday.
Critics argue that the government’s project violates international obligations and that asylum seekers in Rwanda may not receive fair treatment. The Supreme Court has previously ruled on this issue, and the House of Lords voted to exempt certain individuals and only consider Rwanda a safe country once promised protective measures are in place. However, the government rejects these changes and the voting process between the chambers of parliament is ongoing.
The continued resistance in Parliament indicates that there is still much debate and disagreement surrounding the controversial deportation plans. It remains unclear how the situation will further unfold and whether any compromises or agreements will be reached.
