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OPINION - The Standard View: Was the Rwanda Bill really worth the effort?

Finally, the Rwanda Bill has got through Parliament. After interminable back and forth between Commons and Lords, and the expenditure of endless political energy and goodwill, the Prime Minister has got his way. Failed asylum seekers may now be sent to Rwanda, legal challenges allowing. But was it really worth…

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024

Tuesday briefing: Rishi Sunak finally passes his Rwanda bill – now to find out if it works

In today’s newsletter: After months of wrangling, Parliament passed the government’s controversial plan to tackle small boats

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

UK Parliament approves controversial Rwanda deportation bill

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 's latest effort to send some migrants to Rwanda finally won approval from Parliament early Tuesday, hours after he pledged deportation flights would begin in July.

France 24 · Apr 23, 2024

No matter how bad the Rwanda bill is, a bunch of unelected peers shouldn’t decide its fate

Democracy needs checks and balances. But the undemocratic composition of the Lords deprives it of basic legitimacy, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda Bill LIVE: Rishi Sunak says airfield on standby and first flights to leave in 10 to 12 weeks

Rishi Sunak has said the first flights carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda will leave in 10 to 12 weeks, and the government will ensure they leave “come what may”.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2024

Rwanda bill clears parliament after peers abandon final battle over safety amendment – as it happened

Bill could become law this week as end of parliamentary ping-pong in sight

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Charter planes ready to fly migrants to Rwanda in weeks, Rishi Sunak says as he warns Lords

The Lords and Commons are locked in a ‘ping pong’ battle over the controversial legislation as new data shows Channel crossings of small boats are on the up

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2024

Stop crime victims in England and Wales paying thousands for court transcripts, say MPs

People affected by serious sexual and violent offences can face large fees to obtain written records from their cases

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024

Rwanda bill: what does the latest delay mean?

Flights have been pushed back to summer after the House of Lords spoke up for Afghans and refugees – here’s what to expect over the coming weeks

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Rwanda bill further delayed after Lords again votes for changes

Legislation to go back to Commons after peers stand up for rights of Afghans and scrutiny of refugees’ treatment

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024