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Northern Ireland Court Blocks UK's Rwanda Deportation Law, Government to Appeal

May 13, 2024, 02:19 PM

A High Court judge in Belfast has ruled that provisions of the UK's Illegal Migration Act, which allow for the detention and deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda, are not applicable in Northern Ireland due to incompatibility with the ECHR. This decision was influenced by the Windsor Framework and the Good Friday Agreement, both of which uphold certain human rights standards. The ruling has sparked concerns about a potential increase in asylum seekers arriving in Northern Ireland. The UK government, led by Rishi Sunak, has announced plans to appeal the decision.