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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Asylum: Rwanda

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the UK–Rwanda treaty for the provision of an asylum partnership aligns with the UK's international human rights commitments, including safeguarding the rights of asylum seekers.

Answer

The treaty was drafted with close care and attention by both the UK and Rwanda to ensure that the detailed approach and processes set out in detail in the treaty meet our international human rights commitments, including those under the Refugee Convention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL952
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Asylum Human rights Protection Rwanda
Link
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