The eternal legal battle between the British Government and asylum seekers turned a new page this Monday. three day outlook It is before Supreme Court judges who must decide in the coming weeks whether that is the Executive’s plan. deporting immigrants to Rwanda It complies with the law. If this continues, anyone coming into the country irregularly could be detained and detained once they enter British territory. They will lose their right to seek protection In the presence of British officials. According to proponents of the measure, it would serve to stop the arrival of migrants across the Channel.
Ministry of Internal Affairs lawyer James Eadie During his speech he devoted himself to explaining the arguments he presented. Supreme Court Overturning the government’s plans last June. At the time, the judges voted two in favor and one against Rwanda. Does not offer sufficient warranty in protecting the rights of refugees they returned to their country to their place of origin or other places where they may be subject to persecution. This possibility contravenes some of the international commitments to which the UK has signed up. European Convention on Human Rights.
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Eadie He drew attention to the agreement between the two countries Provides control mechanisms It is sufficient to ensure that the rights of asylum seekers are protected. “The Rwandan authorities’ behavior object of examination“In the context of persons deported by the United Kingdom and under agreements between both countries,” Eadie assured the African country.significant economic incentives“In return for the proper performance of their duties. The British Government has already handed over 140 million pounds Although no immigrants have been deported so far, money (162 million euros) has been given to Rwandan authorities.
The lawyer also highlighted a creation. independent monitoring committee It is checked daily by international organizations such as. UNHCRAs well as the Rwandan Government’s obligation to report periodically to the British Administration on the situation of refugees. “Rwanda will provide quarterly report Discussion on “According to the lawyer, no information on this matter is available.”good intentions“The African country showed this by fulfilling its commitments.
The refugee defense organization is among the drivers of the demand Asylum Assistance and a dozen refugees from countries including Syria, Iraq and Vietnam, but they claim deportations to Kigali continue. Not complying with international agreements It was signed by the United Kingdom and reflected in British Human Rights law. This is a view also held by the UNHCR, which is scheduled to intervene in the case on Tuesday. “Rwanda lacks ingredients a minimum and essential accessible shelter systemreliable, fair and effective,” his lawyer warned. Angus McCulloughSummary of allegations.
5 judges of the Supreme Court will announce their decisions Decision expected in November. If they choose to overthrow the government’s plans, the prime minister Rishi Altarhas already opened the door for the UK to exit international agreements for the protection of human rights, which would make it easier for the measure to be implemented without judicial impediments. However, this decision is likely important interior sections The Conservative Party is on the brink of decisive elections.
The executive is confident that justice will agree with it and allow it to implement its plans as soon as possible, but everything indicates that the first deportations are taking place. Won’t happen before February, unless there is a new legal dispute. This narrows the time for the effective implementation of the measure before the elections planned to be held in the autumn of 2024, or even in the spring in the case of early elections. If the Government cannot deport the first asylum seekers before this date, it is very likely that the plans will not be implemented: labor party He is leading the polls with a 15 to 20 point advantage over the ‘Conservatives’ and his leader Keir Starmer has already announced this. will not continue With precautions if it reaches Downing Street.