UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership 2022-09-05
2022-09-05
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Q1
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The question follows recent government announcements about a UK and Rwanda migration partnership aimed at relocating illegal migrants to Rwanda for economic development.
What recent progress has been made on delivering the UK and Rwanda migration and economic development partnership?
I have secured a world-first migration and economic development partnership with Rwanda, and our innovative partnership means that illegal migrants will be relocated to Rwanda to build a new and prosperous life there. The number of people who can be relocated there is unlimited, and they will have support and care while their claims are considered.
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Q2
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A previous question prompted the Home Secretary to confirm that illegal migrants will be relocated to Rwanda. Concerns have been raised regarding credible evidence of violence and torture by Rwandan security forces.
Does credible evidence of the use of violence and torture by the Rwandan security authorities not give the Home Secretary any pause for thought?
First and foremost, as well as all our work with the Government of Rwanda—even prior to the announcement of this policy and the work that went into this partnership—plenty of in-country work has been undertaken. That is part of our country report and planning work, and all the advice that is taken in-country and across Government.
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Specific evidence of violence and torture by Rwandan security forces
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Q3
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Reports suggest there may be a limit on the number of people who can be processed under the partnership agreement with Rwanda for relocation.
There are various reports—not all accurate—about the limit on the number of people who can be processed under the partnership agreement with Rwanda. What action is being taken to increase capacity in Rwanda to accept more asylum seekers so that the full benefits of the partnership can be realised?
It is important to emphasise again that the number of people who can be relocated is unlimited and, importantly, they have the support and capacity in-country—that is part of the resources that we have put in, and part of the programming approach that has been developed directly with the Government of Rwanda.
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Unlimited number of people who can be relocated to Rwanda
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