Rwanda

UK Supreme Court Rejects Sunak’s Rwanda Deportation Plan

UK Supreme Court unanimously rejected Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, agreeing with the Court of Appeal that there is a real risk of refoulement. The scheme, central to Sunak's pledge to 'stop the boats', involved a £140 million payment to Rwanda. Suella Braverman accused Sunak of breaking an agreement to prevent legal challenges under the ECHR and Human Rights Act. UNHCR evidence highlighted failures of a similar Israel-Rwanda deal. Sunak vowed to continue with a 'plan B', while over £140 million had already been paid. Lord Reed clarified the legal test for refoulement risk.