The UK will not be required to pay compensation to Rwanda following the cancellation of the controversial Rwanda asylum partnership, after an international court ruled in favour of the British government.
The agreement, introduced under former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and originally announced by Boris Johnson in 2022, aimed to relocate certain asylum seekers arriving illegally in the UK to Rwanda for processing. The scheme was cancelled by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer shortly after taking office in 2024.
Key developments:
- An international court rejected Rwanda’s claim for more than £100 million in compensation.
- Rwanda argued it had incurred substantial costs preparing for the agreement.
- The UK maintained that no further payments were due following the change of government.
- The scheme never saw a deportation flight depart and faced multiple legal challenges.
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Rwanda’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, said Rwanda had fulfilled its commitments and incurred significant costs. The UK government welcomed the ruling, stating it had successfully defended its position while continuing efforts to reform the asylum system and strengthen border controls.
ℹ️ BBC News
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