Minister Chris Philp has argued in favor of the government’s Rwanda scheme by citing successful examples of deterrence programs in Australia and Albania. He emphasized that these programs led to a significant decrease in illegal maritime arrivals and asylum seekers crossing the Channel. Philp stressed the need to stop the dangerous and unnecessary boat crossings and highlighted the positive impact of deterrent measures. The article also acknowledges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to address the issue ahead of the upcoming general election.