Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules

(BBC) The government’s plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, the High Court has ruled.

The court ruled on Monday that the scheme did not breach the UN’s Refugee Convention or human rights laws.

But the cases of eight asylum seekers had not been “properly considered” and would need to be reconsidered, judges added.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she is committed to making the Rwanda policy work.

A hearing will take place in January to deal with any appeal applications.

Ms Braverman said: “We have always maintained that this policy is lawful and today the court has upheld this.”

Read more.