Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill, which faced parliamentary scrutiny for several weeks, has been passed into law. The bill, which involves sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, was approved by the House of Commons on Monday (April 22) after the House of Lords withdrew its opposition. Sunak hailed the passage of the legislation as a significant milestone. He emphasized that the bill aims to discourage perilous crossings by vulnerable migrants and dismantle the criminal gangs’ exploitative model. Sunak stated that the passing of this legislation will allow the government to clarify that individuals entering illegally cannot remain in the country. The focus now shifts to initiating flights to Rwanda, with Sunak vowing “no ifs, no buts” in ensuring their commencement. Home Secretary James Cleverly described today as a “landmark moment” in the government’s plan to halt illegal crossings. He pledged that the Safety of Rwanda Bill would receive Royal Assent and become law “in days.”… (continue reading)
Rwanda Bill Becomes Law: Sunak Pledges Flights ‘No ifs, No Buts’
