Rwanda’s latest deportation flight: UK expected to appeal European court ruling, says minister
Human rights expert explains why the first flight to Rwanda was grounded
A cabinet minister said the government will appeal the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights which halted the Home Office’s trip to Rwanda last night.
Work and Pensions Minister Therese Coffey said she was “very confident” that the government would be able to move forward with its policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.
“I am sure we will return to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge this initial ruling,” she said.
It comes after Priti Patel said yesterday’s legal defeats won’t stop her from “doing the right thing”.
The Minister of Interior added: “Our legal team reviews every decision made regarding this trip and starts preparing for the next trip now.”
A Rwandan government spokesman similarly said that Tuesday’s successful legal bids would not deter her.
“Rwanda remains fully committed to the success of this partnership,” Yolande McCullough said, adding, “Rwanda is ready to receive migrants upon their arrival and give them safety and opportunities in our country.”
Bring over 50 people to the beach in Dover today
More than 50 people, including women and children, were brought to the beach in Dover.
The Border Force vessel Typhoon docked at Dover, I was this morning and approximately 38 adults and 15 children were taken ashore.
This is the first rescue operation in what is expected to be a busy day trying to cross the migrants due to the good weather.
Holly BancroftJune 15 2022 11:01
Cabinet minister: UK will appeal European court ruling
Work and Pensions Minister Therese Coffey said the government would appeal the decision of the European Court of Human Rights that halted their trip to Rwanda last night.
Talking to Sky News She said she was not aware of any UK moves to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
“At the moment, I’m not aware of any decisions or even hints about that,” she said.
Kofi said she expected the government to appeal a late-night ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that led to the cancellation of the first deportation flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
“The most important thing is that we are dealing with this case now. I am sure we will go back to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge this initial ruling.”
She added that she was “very confident” of the government’s ability to move forward with its policy of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 10:27
The largest number of crossings to the canal since April
The Ministry of Defense said a total of 444 people were spotted crossing the English Channel in small boats on Tuesday.
This is the largest number of people since 562 people were registered on April 14 earlier this year.
About 11 boats were discovered on Tuesday, indicating that on average about 40 people crossed the canal per boat.
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 10:19
The Conservative Party blames asylum seekers for a shortage of GPs, places to study and low-cost homes
A Conservative MP blamed asylum seekers to serious problems with the NHS, schools and social housing – 12 years after his party came to power.
Tom Hunt claimed that “uncontrolled illegal immigration” underlies the shortage of GPs, schools and low-cost homes, as he advocated the policy of deporting refugees to Rwanda.
The MP for Ipswich was asked if he thought the exorbitant cost of the deportations – had been kept under wraps. Priti Patel – It was “good value for money”, leaving the morals of the system aside.
Read the whole story before Rob Merrick over here:
Holly BancroftJune 15 2022 10:02
What is the European Court of Human Rights? Key questions with the suspension of the Rwanda trip
The court granted urgent interim relief in relation to an Iraqi national on board the flight, and it is understood that it was considering a number of other requests.
The appeals were heard by an out-of-hours judge on the papers, overturning UK rulings on a series of legal challenges ahead of the scheduled flight.
But what is the European Court of Human Rights?
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 09:47
Minister warns the Interior Ministry is already preparing for its next Rwanda trip – but refuses to give a timetable
About four asylum-seekers were due to board the plane, but their appeals were granted at the last minute by a judge working outside working hours at the European Court of Human Rights, in a blow to the government.
Speaking on Sky News, Secretary for Work and Pensions Ms Covey said ministers were “surprised and disappointed” by the belated ruling by a judge at the European Court of Human Rights (EHRC).
Read the full story here:
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 09:36
Conservative MP calls on UK to withdraw from European Court of Human Rights
Conservative MP, Greg Smith, has called on the UK to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights after a last-minute court ruling halted the Home Office’s trip to Rwanda.
In his Twitter account, Mr Smith said: “There have been numerous occasions that the Legislature has passed very quickly.
“What it showed last night is that we now need the same speed and urgency to bring the Bill of Rights into the UK and to remove all the power of the European Court of Human Rights over our sovereign decisions.”
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 09:15
David Lamy: The European Court of Human Rights protects all our rights
Shadow foreign minister David Lammy said it was “dangerous” to suggest that the European Court of Human Rights should not examine UK policy.
Tell BBC breakfast: “It protects all of our rights, our rights to privacy, our rights to work, our rights if we are in rented accommodation with landlords, and all kinds of things that affect our whole lives.
“And it is very dangerous to suggest that these courts do not properly consider this scheme.”
Holly BancroftJun 15 2022 08:52
The government minister is not aware of any UK moves to leave the European Court of Human Rights
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said she was not aware of any UK moves to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.
“At the moment, I’m not aware of any decisions or even hints about that,” she told Sky News.
Kofi said she expected the government to appeal a late-night ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that led to the cancellation of the first deportation flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda.
“The most important thing is that we are dealing with this case now. I am sure we will go back to the European Court of Human Rights to challenge this initial ruling.”
Holly BancroftJune 15, 2022 08:47
Priti Patel vows preparations for next repatriation flight ‘begin now’
Responding to the news that the European Court of Human Rights blocked the Rwanda Airlines flight late last night, Home Affairs Minister Priti Patel pledged that “the preparation for the next flight begins now.”
She added: “It is very surprising that the European Court of Human Rights has intervened despite previous repeated success in our domestic courts. These frequent legal barriers are similar to those we face with other removal flights, and many of those removed from this flight will be placed on the next one.” “.
She warned, “We will not fail to do the right thing and implement our plans to control our nation’s borders. Our legal team reviews every decision made on this trip and begins preparing for the next one now.”
Holly BancroftJune 15 2022 08:28