The Latest Breaking News from Raza Husain QC

Government plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful, High Court rules

It is expected Monday’s ruling will be challenged in the Court of Appeal, with a Supreme Court battle also possible

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2022

UK ministers ignored evidence Rwanda violated human rights, court told

African country went back on list of destinations for ‘migration partnership’ after civil servants had ruled it out, judges hear

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

Priti Patel warned against Rwanda deportation plan by officials, court hears

Court documents show UK officials repeatedly warned against the plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda - with fears refugees could be drafted to 'conduct armed operations in neighbouring countries'

Daily Mirror · Jul 19, 2022

High Court refuses to block first flight to Rwanda

In a ruling on Friday, Mr Justice Swift said there was a ‘material public interest’ in the Home Secretary being able to carry out her policies.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

First Rwanda migrants flight set to go ahead as campaigners lose High Court fight

The first flight is set to leave on Tuesday next week

Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2022

Rwanda plan ‘is in the public interest’, Home Office told court

Home Secretary Priti Patel’s department insisted the agreement with the east African nation is in the public interest.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

First Rwanda flight to go ahead as campaigners lose High Court fight

Prince Charles has reportedly in private called the plans appalling

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2022

UK’s first Rwanda deportation flight given go-ahead by High Court

Campaigners ‘disappointed’ and ‘deeply concerned’ after bid to stop Tuesday’s flight fails

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Priti Patel's 'false' Rwanda claims knocked back by UN in court intervention

CLAIMS Priti Patel made about the UN’s position on her plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are “false”, a court has been told.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022

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

QC takes aim at ‘inaccuracies’ in government submission over legal challenge

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022