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The UK government’s Rwanda bill, which aims to send asylum seekers to the African country, has been approved by the House of Lords despite facing criticism and legal challenges. The policy is seen as unlikely to gain public favor, with concerns about its effectiveness in addressing the issue of mass legal immigration. The bill is limited to a small number of individuals who arrived in the UK via small boats, and it has been criticized for being harsh and inhumane. Labor’s Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, argues that the plan is a distraction from addressing the root causes of immigration and is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Ultimately, the Rwanda plan is unlikely to significantly impact the Conservative government’s popularity or the overall immigration issue.

The UK Parliament has passed the Nationality and Borders Bill, allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered. This move has faced opposition in the Houses of Parliament and legal challenges in British courts on human rights grounds. Despite delays and criticism, the bill aims to deter irregular migration into the UK, particularly people traveling on illegal and dangerous small boats from France. However, the government may face further legal challenges in the European Court of Human Rights, as the UK remains a signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights.