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Daily Mirror
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Mikey Smith

Priti Patel faces first legal challenges as Rwanda refugee plan branded 'immoral'

Priti Patel faces the first legal challenges against her plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Charity Freedom from Torture has warned the Home Office it could pursue a judicial review and demanded documents and risk assessments.

Meanwhile, the Open Rights Group is gearing up a challenge over sensitive personal information that will be transferred to the Rwandan government.

And Freedom from Torture launched a crowdfunding drive to pay for a legal challenge it hopes will see the policy pulled.

“The plan is immoral and likely unlawful,” said charity boss Sonya Sceats.

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