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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lizzie Dearden and Bel Trew

Suella Braverman insists Rwanda deportation policy is ‘humane’ but is unable to give start date

UK Parliament

Suella Braverman has claimed that being forcibly deported to Rwanda is “not a punishment” for crossing the English Channel, as asylum seekers told The Independent they would “prefer to die” than undergo removal.

The home secretary said the policy would “deter more people” despite small boat arrivals rocketing to new records since it was announced in April.

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