Government officials ignored "serious concerns" that were raised over Rwanda's human rights record because of Boris Johnson and Priti Patel's "interest" in the nation, it has been claimed.
Lawyers representing a number of asylum seekers presented fresh evidence at the High Court on the first day of the week-long showdown over the controversial policy.
Foreign Office (FCDO) officials had sounded warnings against the “migration partnership” with Rwanda from as early as September 2020 when it was first being considered, the court heard.
