Political tensions over immigration, illegal and authorized, span the
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s efforts had been stuck between opposition in the Houses of Parliament and challenges in the British courts, as lawmakers and activists have
The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s efforts had been stuck between opposition in the Houses of Parliament and challenges in the British courts, as lawmakers and activists have sought to scupper the legislation on human rights grounds. Sunak’s inability to implement the policy has caused considerable embarrassment, as the...
By Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — The UK parliament has finally passed a contentious bill that will allow the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered by the East African nation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s efforts had been stuck between opposition in the Houses of Parliament and challenges in the British courts, as lawmakers and activists have
Migrants say they are still wanting to come to Britain despite deportation risk. Defiance comes as French authorities told to 'ramp up efforts' in wake of deaths. They were pictured using tear gas to disperse migrants on the beach in Dunkirk
The government plans to deport to Rwanda some of those who enter the United Kingdom illegally as a deterrent to migrants who risk their lives in leaky, inflatable boats in hopes that they will be able to claim asylum once they reach Britain.
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. A controversial law is dividing public opinion in Britain today. Asylum seekers in the United Kingdom will start being shipped off to Rwanda within 10 to 12 weeks. It comes after the country’s House of Parliament finally passed the required legislation. Tens of thousands of migrants – many fleeing wars and poverty in Africa, the […]
Deportation flights are expected to begin in July as the U.K. approves a bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda.
The UK government has passed new legislation to let it send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
The move comes as legislation to revive the removal scheme is expected to pass in the coming days.
Hope Hostel in Rwanda has been ready to receive Britain's unwanted migrants
The deal with Rwanda has been plagued by setbacks since it was signed two years ago.