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Sunak vowed the much-touted bill on immigration would be passed on Monday
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that nothing would deter Britain from enabling some asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda on a one-way trip. He vowed the much-touted bill on immigration would be passed on Monday. The controversial bill on immigration has suffered several setbacks as reported by www.trendsnafrica.com from time to time Sunak said that the priority was to get the bill passed and in all probability, it would be passed on coming Monday.
Britain and Rwanda signed the deal almost two years ago that would see migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats sent to the East African country, where they would remain permanently. However, the agreement has faced multiple legal challenges and a back-and-forth tussle in the British Parliament.
In March, lawmakers in the House of Commons rejected changes made to the Safety of Rwanda Bill by Parliament’s upper chamber, the House of Lords. The Lords inserted a series of amendments designed to water down the legislation. All 10 amendments, backed by opposition members of the Lords, were removed by lawmakers in the Commons, where the Conservatives have a majority.
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Once the bill becomes law, it could be weeks before any flights to Rwanda take off, as people chosen for deportation are likely to lodge legal appeals. Britain has promised Rwanda at least 370 million pounds (US$470 million) as part of the deal, whose cost is rapidly rising.
