British Parliament Set to Pass Controversial Immigration Plan
Sunak Defends New Legislation
MPs Vote in Favor of Sending Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
London, England - The British parliament is expected to pass legislation that will send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. The government's controversial immigration plan has faced criticism from human rights groups and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended the new legislation, saying it was necessary to deter illegal immigration. He said the plan would be "fair but firm" and would help to protect the UK's borders.
MPs voted in favor of the plan on Tuesday night. The second reading passed with a majority of 44. The legislation is now set to go to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.
The plan has been criticized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The UNHCR said the plan was "a breach of international law" and that it would put asylum seekers at risk.
Human rights groups have also condemned the plan. Amnesty International said it was "cruel and inhumane" and that it would "outsource the UK's asylum responsibilities to a country with a poor human rights record."
The government has said it will work with Rwanda to ensure that asylum seekers are treated fairly. The government has also said that it will provide funding to Rwanda to help it develop its asylum system.
The legislation is expected to be passed into law later this year. The government has said it will begin sending asylum seekers to Rwanda as soon as possible.
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