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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jill Lawless

The UK government wants to send migrants to Rwanda. Here's why judges say it's unlawful

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Britain’s Supreme Court dealt the government a defeat on Wednesday, ruling that its flagship policy to send migrants on a one-way trip to Rwanda is unlawful. The government is vowing to make some changes and press on with the controversial plan.

Here’s a look at the decision and what could happen next.

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