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    The 4 reasons why the Rwanda Bill is being fought by Lords

    by Albert Toth Mar 07, 2024 4 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    The controversial Rwanda Bill has suffered setbacks in the House of Lords as peers went in favour of all ten votes on changes to the government’s plan.

    Rishi Sunak’s flagship immigration bill would allow the UK to legally deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda, if they arrive via illegal routes.

    The bill has suffered several setbacks before arriving in the House of Lords for its report stage, where peers are given the chance to make changes. Both the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and UK Supreme Court (UKSC) have stood against the plans in the past.

    Westminster, where Lords will gather to vote on the Rwanda Bill (PA Wire)

    Labour leader Sir Keir

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