Asylum Aid’s statement on the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
This Bill is an affront to the rule of law, basic standards of fairness and the protection of individual rights, which are the cornerstones of our democracy. It will violate our international law obligations – which even Rwanda sees as a step too far – and damage our reputation on the international stage. It shows a complete lack of respect for the constitutional role of the Courts in ensuring that the Government is not above the law and in upholding the will of Parliament.
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