Relocations to Rwanda 2022-06-20
2022-06-20
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The question arises from the European Court of Human Rights' granting interim measures last minute, which halted progress on the relocation programme.
What progress her Department has made in relocating individuals to Rwanda under the migration and economic development partnership despite the halt due to interim measures granted by the European Court of Human Rights?
The Government are seeking greater transparency from the ECHR on the reasons for its judgment. A full judicial review is expected to be heard in July. I want to be clear that this partnership is fully compliant with our international obligations.
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Did not provide specific progress updates or actions taken beyond stating intentions and court proceedings status.
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The question focuses on the financial implications of housing asylum seekers in hotels, noting that £5 million a day is spent on this accommodation.
Unbelievably, £5 million a day is being spent on housing asylum seekers in hotels. That money could be better used in the west midlands to support additional police officers recruitment. Can my hon. Friend confirm that he will press ahead with our Rwanda partnership to end our dependency on expensive accommodation and crack down on people smuggling gangs?
My hon. Friend absolutely hits the nail on the head in explaining why our new plan for immigration is so important, and we are determined to deliver on it. It is a comprehensive package of reform, including the Rwanda proposals, and we are going to get on and deliver on it.
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Did not provide specific details or assurances regarding financial implications or commitments beyond reiterating the importance of the plan.
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Q3
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The question arises on World Refugee Day, addressing concerns about the Home Secretary's policy of relocating refugees to Rwanda.
On World Refugee Day, we pay tribute to all the fantastic refugees who have made utterly amazing contributions to our society. The full hearing on whether the Home Secretary's policy in Rwanda is lawful will take place in July. Surely, if she has an iota of respect for the UNHCR and the importance of the refugee convention, she will wait for the outcome of that hearing before proceeding with removals?
We do not comment on ongoing legal proceedings. Every day this new partnership is not in operation is a day that people continue to risk their lives in the channel, which is unacceptable and unsustainable.
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Did not address whether waiting for legal proceedings was considered or planned actions beyond acknowledging risks involved without specific commitment.
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