The government's flagship immigration policy, known as the Rwanda plan, is hanging in the balance this morning as ministers wait for the judgement of the highest court in the land. But what is the scheme? Why is it so controversial? And how has it ended up in the judicial system? The Rwanda plan was first proposed by Boris Johnson back in April 2022 as the government came under increasing pressure to tackle the growing number of small boats crossing the Channel .
The then-prime minister outlined his policy that would see anyone arriving in the country illegally deported to the east African nation. Those who successfully applied for refugee status when there would then be given the right to remain in Rwanda - not return to the UK. But if their claim was unsuccessful, they could then be removed to their country of origin. The deal, signed by the home secretary at the time, Priti Patel, and her Rwandan counterpart, cost the government £120
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Government Immigration Rwanda Plan Court Judgement Controversial Small Boats Channel Boris Johnson Policy Deportation Refugee Status UK Priti Patel £120M
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