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Irish Independent
2 months ago
EU data protection

Fine Gael's EU partners want migrant policy that risks 'human rights abuses', warns Fianna Fail MEP

EPP manifesto criticized for lack of compliance with human rights laws
Deals with external countries for migrant processing raise human rights concerns [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Clapham chemical attack case not really about asylum', cabinet minister claims

The issue surrounding the suspect in the Clapham chemical attack is not primarily about asylum, according to education secretary Gillian Keegan.
Top Tories have blamed the suspect's immigration status and called for an overhaul of human rights laws. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Sunak faces Tory meltdown as deputy chairs back Rwanda bill rebellion

Conservative MPs are threatening to support rebel amendments to block international human rights laws in the Rwanda deportation bill.
As many as 70 MPs are considering abstaining or opposing the controversial legislation, posing a direct threat to Rishi Sunak's authority. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Tories face electoral oblivion' unless Rwanda flights go ahead, says Braverman

Conservative party faces electoral oblivion unless human rights laws for deportation flights to Rwanda are blocked
Former home secretary urges creation of detention centers and amendment of Illegal Migration Bill [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Sunak risks ripping up Good Friday agreement over Rwanda, senior Tories say

Senior Conservatives warn that blocking human rights laws to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda could undermine the Northern Ireland peace process and damage UK-US relations.
The government plans to revive the Rwanda policy of sending asylum seekers to East Africa after a Supreme Court ruling, and believes a new treaty with Rwanda can address legal concerns.
Concerns have also been raised by the White House about the impact on the European Convention on Human Rights and the Good Friday agreement. [ more ]
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