The Refugee and Migrant Children’s Consortium is firmly opposed to the Safety of Rwanda Bill in its entirety.
The Bill legislates that Rwanda is safe, something that has been authoritatively found to be false by the Supreme Court, and in doing so is likely in breach of international law. It is an affront to the rule of law. International law, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, is integral to children’s rights and their protection. The Bill disapplies domestically treaties that the UK remains bound by internationally – this clear violation of international law obligations sets a dangerous precedent, damages the UK’s reputation on the international stage, and jeopardises the rights of children.
Read our briefings for the House of Lords Committee Stage on unaccompanied and accompanied children.
Read our briefing for House of Lords report stage.
Read our briefing for House of Commons consideration of Lords amendments at ping pong.