Rwanda Bill set to become law after dramatic night in parliament
The Bill now goes for royal ascent.
Tag: Rwanda
Peers demand MPs think again for a fifth time on Rwanda asylum plan
It means a continuation of the parliamentary tussle over the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
UN to airlines: Don’t fly asylum seekers to Rwanda
United Nations experts said airlines could be held responsible if human rights and international orders are violated.
Sunak to free up 25 courtrooms and 150 judges to process Rwanda cases
It was revealed earlier this year that alleged victims of rape have faced years of delays since their case first went to court.
Sunak blames Labour for missing spring deadline for Rwanda flights
The Prime Minister acknowledged it will be another 10-12 weeks before planes carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda take off.
No 10 refuses to commit to spring deadline for Rwanda flights FOUR times
Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said the Rwanda Bill has ‘continued to be delayed’ by peers.
Government set to invoke 2008 clause to force airline to operate Rwanda flights
The terms of the deal, signed over 15 years ago, allows the Ministry of Defence to repurpose the aircraft for "specialist tasks".
Elevenses: The Bark and the Bite
Rishi Sunak will soon realise that a stalled Rwanda Bill is the least of his concerns.
MPs reject amendment protecting victims of modern slavery from deportation to Rwanda
Veteran Conservative backbencher Sir Bill Cash urged peers to “calm down” and described their amendments as “ridiculous”.