The UK’s highest court is set to review the Conservative government’s contentious proposal to deport undocumented immigrants to Rwanda in an effort to combat illegal immigration.
This move by the British government, which aims to curb the influx of migrant boats crossing the English Channel, has drawn strong condemnation from human rights groups.
Despite the government’s assertion that deporting migrants to Rwanda is a vital step toward achieving its immigration goals, the initiative has faced significant legal challenges, and is strongly condemned by human rights groups.
In 2022, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled against an initial deportation flight.
Subsequently, the Court of Appeal in London deemed the plan “illegal” and rejected the notion that Rwanda could be considered a “safe third country.”
The court expressed concerns about the potential for individuals sent to Rwanda to face persecution and inhumane treatment upon their return to their countries of origin.
Undeterred, the government, maintaining that Rwanda is a “safe country,” has taken the matter to the Supreme Court.
A hearing before five judges is scheduled to last three days, with a decision expected in several weeks.
Critics online have expressed zero hope in the upcoming outcome, citing government influence in the judicial system as a major problem.