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Robert Oakes, Senior Researcher, United Nations University

Suella Braverman is wrong about the UN refugee convention being 'not fit for purpose' – here's why

The convention protects the rights of refugees around the world. Lumiereist/Shutterstock

The UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman – the minister responsible for setting immigration policy – has said the United Nations refugee convention is not “fit for our modern age” and should be renegotiated.

As researchers of migration at the United Nations University, we know the importance of the convention – a landmark agreement that underpins the human rights of people around the world. Braverman’s comments to an American think tank do not reflect reality.

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