The House of Lords is debating the controversial UK-Rwanda Treaty, with concerns raised about the safety of asylum seekers in Rwanda. Critics argue that public criticism of President Paul Kagame can lead to detention or even assassination, questioning the 'safety' of the country. The Lords' discussion revolves around the bill's aim to tackle illegal immigration and the need for significant legal and practical steps before ratifying the treaty. The debate is expected to involve amendments rather than outright attempts to kill the bill, focusing on the government's commitment to safety.
After last night, we've a fairly clear idea of how the Lords fight over Rwanda is going to play out. It'll involve amendments rather than outright attempts to kill the bill. It'll also focus on the government's own stated commitment to safety. https://t.co/frnUMWvzv1
Today, the @UKHouseOfLords debates the UK-Rwanda Treaty following our report which called for significant legal and practical steps to be implemented before treaty is ratified. 📺 Watch live on Parliament TV https://t.co/gGWfpjnK9S 🔽 Read out report https://t.co/lNbf0TgFro
Live now: #HouseOfLords debate on ratifying the UK-Rwanda Treaty and @HLIntAgreements report. 🔴Watch live on YouTube and at the link in our bio ⬇️Find out more about the report and this debate https://t.co/hItKHlPvmH
#HouseOfLords begins line by line check of the #DigitalMarketsBill from 3.45pm in Grand Committee, work away from the chamber.. 📺 Catch up on progress and watch online at the link in our bio. https://t.co/JQI7KcyuOS
The UK-Rwanda Treaty is in the spotlight from 3.15pm as members debate a motion not to ratify it alongside @HLIntAgreements ‘s report calling for significant legal and practical steps before it can be fully implemented. 🔴 Find out more and watch at the link in our bio https://t.co/zxADPM9eQY
🕝#HouseOfLords from 2.30pm includes: 🟥non-custodial sentences 🟥 safeguarding BAME women from domestic homicides 🟥UK-Rwanda Treaty 🟥#DigitalMarketsBill ➡️See full schedule and watch online at the link in our bio https://t.co/arLxdTduYm
'Can we say Rwanda is now safe?' Labour peer Lord Goldsmith tells @KayBurley what aspect of the #RwandaBill will be debated in the House of Lords today. Follow live politics updates | https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/bXhuiflNMR
‘The battle to get this bill through the Lords is just beginning.’ Political Correspondent @forster_k on today’s discussion in the House of Lords on the controversial Rwanda bill which aims to tackle illegal immigration. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGCG3N https://t.co/bSdlORYT1E
The British House of Lords wants proof that Rwanda is "safe" for asylum seekers, but the issue isn't just asylum procedures. Anyone who publicly criticizes President Paul Kagame risks detention and occasionally assassination. How is that "safe"? https://t.co/ooO4urZULf