Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Steph Brawn

Three of four asylum seekers fighting deportation will not be sent to Rwanda, says Home Office

Protests against the UK Government's controversial asylum seeker removal policy have taken place

THREE of four asylum seekers fighting deportation from the UK to Rwanda will not be sent there, the Home Office has said, after the UK Government's plan to send migrants to Africa was deemed “not safe” by lawyers.

The news came as part of written submissions by Home Office lawyers to the High Court ahead of a bid today by migrants, campaign groups and a union to block a deportation flight under the Government's controversial new policy. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.