Sunak's Rwanda Deportation Bill Passes Commons Amid Controversy

Bill faces uphill battle in House of Lords and potential legal challenges over human rights concerns

• UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial Safety of Rwanda Bill, which aims to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, has passed its final stages in the House of Commons, despite significant opposition and rebellion within his own party.
• The bill now faces a potentially tougher battle in the House of Lords, where opposition peers could block or significantly delay its passage.
• Despite the bill's progression, critics argue it is incompatible with international refugee law and human rights obligations, and it is likely to face further legal challenges.
• Sunak's policy has been central to his premiership, forming part of his pledge to stop small boats of migrants from coming to Britain via the English Channel.
• Even if the bill becomes law, it is unclear when the first deportation flights to Rwanda will take off, and some doubt it will have a significant impact on overall migration numbers.

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