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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

Home Office made ‘false claim’ Rwanda scheme was backed by UNHCR, High Court hears

PA Wire

The Home Office falsely claimed Priti Patel’s Rwanda deportation plan had been approved by the UNHCR, the refugee agency told the High Court on Friday as the policy was challenged by campaigners.

Migrants and campaign groups are seeking a judicial review into the government’s controversial policy which could see the first group of some 31 migrants deported to Africa as early as next week

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