Justice department refuses to publish migrant deal as UK casts doubt on whether it contains any legal obligations

Simon Harris emphasized the importance of honoring agreements between countries. The UK claims no legal obligation to accept asylum-seekers from Ireland, citing an existing understanding but no binding legal requirements.

Despite acknowledging an operational arrangement with the UK, including reciprocal returns of asylum seekers, Ireland's Department of Justice has refused to publish the deal or provide operational details.

Read at Irish Independent