Fresh Rwanda blow as ECHR says Sunak's plan breaks international law
The UK government is being warned that ignoring European Court of Human Rights orders regarding asylum seekers being sent to Rwanda would be a breach of human rights law.
The president of the European Court of Human Rights, Siofra O'Leary, emphasized the legal obligation for states to comply with court orders. [ more ]
Robert Jenrick says he will not vote for Sunak's Rwanda bill
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick will not vote for Rishi Sunak's bill aimed at deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, dealing a blow to the prime minister.
Jenrick believes the bill needs to go further in setting aside human rights law in order for it to work. [ more ]
Jenrick quits as Braverman warns Sunak of electoral oblivion' over Rwanda - live
Immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigns in protest at Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to fix the Rwanda deal.
Former home secretary Suella Braverman warns that Sunak faces electoral oblivion if the Rwanda flights don't take off before the next election. [ more ]