The law would allow the home secretary to remove anyone who arrives on a small boat 'as soon as reasonably practicable' to Rwanda or a 'safe third country'.
are expected to unveil the plan next week after the prime minister made"stopping the boats" one of his five priorities.But the legislation has been heavily criticised by some charities.
Sonya Sceats, chief executive at Freedom from Torture, called the proposals"vindictive and dysfunctional". "Instead, it will lead to more torture survivors being unfairly denied protection and potentially removed to Rwanda."Home Office figures show 2,950 migrants have crossed the Channel in 2023 so far.
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