The British Parliament has approved legislation to implement Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to send migrants to Rwanda as a measure to deter risky English Channel crossings. The plan aims to address the increasing number of migrants crossing the Channel from France to the U.K. in small boats, reaching a high of 46,000 in 2022.
Under the plan, migrants arriving in the U.K. as stowaways or in boats will be sent to Rwanda for asylum processing. Despite facing legal challenges and court battles, the bill was passed, allowing the first flights to Rwanda to commence in July.
