UK Home Secretary Calls for Rewrite of UN Refugee Convention, Sparking Backlash

Braverman argues the Convention is outdated and allows too many asylum claims based on gender, sexuality, and discrimination.
She claims the current interpretation provides protection to 780 million people, calling it unsustainable.
Critics accuse Braverman of scapegoating marginalized groups and distracting from domestic policy failures.
The UN defends the Convention as saving lives, while refugee groups warn against eroding protections.
Braverman seeks international support to deter Channel crossings and toughen UK asylum laws, with limited success so far.