British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing backlash over his plans to implement deportation flights to Rwanda this summer in an effort to discourage migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. The legislation for these controversial flights has been at a standstill for over two months due to a deadlock between the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Sunak is pushing for the swift approval of the legislation and has went as far as to keep Parliament in session until it is passed. The plan to deport migrants to Rwanda has been met with legal challenges and opposition from human rights activists who argue that it is both illegal and inhumane.
The Prime Minister has made “stopping the boats” a key part of his political platform as the number of migrants arriving in Britain via small boats has been on the rise in recent years. Sunak has attributed the delays in implementing the deportation flights to resistance from the opposition Labour Party. Despite facing potential opposition from the European Court of Human Rights, the government remains prepared to proceed with the flights.
The current legislation, known as the Safety of Rwanda Bill, aims to address concerns about the safety and well-being of migrants sent to Rwanda. Critics of the government’s policy are urging the public to consider the human impact of these deportation flights and are calling for a more humane approach to dealing with the issue of migration. The debate continues as Sunak pushes forward with his controversial plan amidst growing opposition and legal challenges.
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