Controversy over UK's deportation plan to Rwanda for asylum seekers.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak introduced a bill to allow for the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda. However, he encountered a problem when the immigration minister resigned over this plan.
The 'Safety of Rwanda Bill' aims to overcome a legal hurdle that prevented the UK from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government labeled it the toughest immigration bill and planned to quickly move it through parliament.
Sunak has claimed that the bill would help control the borders and reduce dangerous journeys by migrants. It also seeks to decrease the number of legal appeals made by asylum seekers.
The bill's enactment is crucial for Sunak's administration, as it connects directly to his immigration policy. Opponents within his party and critics suggest that the bill does not fully address the challenges in the legal system.
There is major criticism about the bill potentially leading to legal challenges and not aligning with international law. Even though the government insists that the bill and the partnership with Rwanda are lawful, several parties are ready for a change.
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Who introduced the bill to allow for the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda?
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
What problem did Rishi Sunak encounter with the plan?
The immigration minister resigned over this plan.
What is the aim of the 'Safety of Rwanda Bill'?
To overcome a legal hurdle that prevented the UK from sending asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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