UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

The UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

According to reports, some asylum seekers who arrive in the UK will be given a one-way ticket to Rwanda.

The new Government plans come as an effort to tackle a growing human trafficking problem.

Home Secretary Priti Patel is currently outlining a £120m trial involving mostly single men arriving in Britain.

The PM has said the scheme was needed to “save countless lives”, though refugee organisations have criticised the plans.

From the BBC, Mr. Johnson said they needed to stop “vile people smugglers”, referencing the fact around 600 people made the crossing on Wednesday, suggesting the figure could rise to 1,000 a day.

The PM has said the scheme would be uncapped for Rwanda, he said “Our compassion may be infinite, but our capacity to help people is not”.

Labour has reportedly said the plan was “Unworkable, unethical and extortionate”.

The Rwandan government said migrants will be “entitled to full protection under Rwandan law, equal access to employment, and enrolment in healthcare and social care services”.

According to reports, last year the UK government expressed concern over civil and political rights, including media freedom in Rwanda at the United Nations.

Amnesty International UK described the plan as a “shockingly ill-conceived idea”.

The proposal would involve Rwanda taking responsibility for the asylum process and accommodation in Rwanda.

The UK Home Office believes existing asylum law will be enough to implement the plan.

Refugee organisations have criticised the plans and have urged a rethink, Rwanda’s human rights record has also been brought into question.