Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame meeting in London in May, 2023 (Photo from Urugwiro Village).
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Rwandan President Paul Kagame meeting in London in May, 2023 (Photo from Urugwiro Village).

UK Officially Passes Anti-Illegal Immigration Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants

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After months of debate and controversy, the UK's Illegal Migration bill has passed through the UK's parliament and has received royal assent from King Charles. The bill seeks to detain and then deport those who enter the UK illegally. Those deported will either be sent back to their home countries, or a "safe third country". While technically speaking the UK is seeking partnerships with multiple nations to become "safe third country" destinations, such a partnership has only been established with Rwanda. The bill bars people from claiming asylum if they do not enter the UK legally, which obliges the home secretary to deport them. Asylum seekers to the UK must now go through legal channels only.

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