LGBTQ+ charity blasts UK government’s ‘cruel’ Rwanda policy as it becomes law

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An LGBTQ+ charity helping people with asylum claims has blasted the UK government over its “cruel” Rwanda policy after it was passed by Parliament.

On Monday (22 April) the UK Parliament passed the government’s bill despite the UK Supreme Court ruling it unlawful last year. The policy, long held up in legal battles, could see asylum seekers sent to Rwanda while their claims are processed.

As per the BBC, those taken to Rwanda wouldn’t be able to come back to the UK. They would have to seek asylum in Rwanda or another country. Ministers behind the policy have hoped it would deter people arriving in the UK on boats. The broadcaster also estimates around 52,000 people could be impacted.

The policy orders the UK courts to

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