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Update on the UK-Rwanda Partnership
25 April 2024
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement confirms the UK Government's intention to ratify the UK-Rwanda Agreement on an Asylum Partnership, addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court.
Action Requested
The treaty is being ratified today, and the Safety of Rwanda Act received Royal Assent on April 25, 2024. The act will come into force upon ratification of the treaty and requires decision-makers to treat Rwanda as a generally safe country for relocation while allowing individuals to contest safety based on specific circumstances.
Key Facts
- UK Government laid a statutory statement confirming intention to ratify the UK-Rwanda Agreement.
- Treaty ensures refoulement will not occur, addressing Supreme Court conclusions.
- Safety of Rwanda Act received Royal Assent on April 25, 2024.
- Act requires decision-makers to treat Rwanda as generally safe for relocation.
- Act allows consideration of individual claims of unsafety based on compelling evidence.
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