Catholic charities condemn bill

Church, refugee and human rights groups have described the passing of the UK Government’s Rwanda Bill, which will see asylum-seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, as ‘a dark day’ and ‘cruel’. Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill after months of ‘ping-pong’ between the Houses of Parliament.

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WelCom May 2024

Church, refugee and human rights groups have described the passing of the UK Government’s Rwanda Bill, which will see asylum-seekers sent from the UK to Rwanda, as ‘a dark day’ and ‘cruel’. Parliament passed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill after months of ‘ping-pong’ between the Houses of Parliament.

Justice and Peace Scotland said on social media: ‘A terrible day for the upholding of human rights, the respect of international law, and the progression of British politics.’ Jesuit Refugee Service UK pledged to keep on campaigning for the UK to uphold its responsibility towards refugees.