Rwanda an 'authoritarian state' that 'tortures and murders opponents', High Court told as challenge begins against asylum policy

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Rwanda an 'authoritarian state' that 'tortures and murders opponents', High Court told as challenge begins against asylum policy
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The challenge is being brought against what Ms Patel called a 'world-first agreement' with Rwanda, which was announced in April this year

Ms Patel had launched the plan in the hope of deterring migrants from crossing the Channel. However, the first deportation flight, which was due for take-off on 14 June, was grounded following a series of legal challenges.Advertisement

The barrister said that"neither the claimed economic benefit" of the policy,"nor its asserted efficacy as a deterrent, has any evidential foundation". Mr Husain said the UN's High Commissioner for Refugees has raised a number of concerns about Rwanda's record, including a high rate of rejection for asylum seekers who are not from neighbouring countries and issues with its process for determiningPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player, however, with lawyers arguing the policy is"not unlawful" and that the deal between Rwanda and the UK provides assurances that ensure everyone sent there will have...

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