Wilfrid Boon and Phoebe Warren write for the Law Society Gazette
Friday 24 May 2024
PSL Solicitor Wilfrid Boon and PSL Trainee Solicitor Phoebe Warren have written an article for the Law Society Gazette, ‘Lift-off for the Safety of Rwanda Act?‘ This article discusses the latest developments in the Rwanda asylum seeker removal scheme, the ramifications of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 and potential next steps.
Since this article was published, the Government has announced that it will halt initial flights to Rwanda until after the General Election. Whether the next Government will continue the Rwanda scheme remains to be seen.
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