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Northern Ireland Court Blocks Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

May 13, 2024, 01:09 PM

A recent ruling by the High Court in Belfast has led to the disapplication of the Illegal Migration Act's provisions that allowed for the detention and deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda in Northern Ireland. This decision was influenced by the Windsor Framework, which aims to ensure that the laws are compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The court also noted that these provisions breached the Good Friday Agreement. This ruling is expected to lead to a significant increase in the number of migrants in Northern Ireland, and a government appeal is anticipated.