Policy paper

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Draft Bill

New draft legislation to make clear that Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers.

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Home Office
Published
6 December 2023
Last updated
8 December 2023 — See all updates

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Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Draft Bill

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NewThe draftSafety legislationof Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill has been introduced to make it clear that Rwanda is a safe country for asylum seekers, and that people who have come to the UK illegally can be removed there swiftly. This will build on the legally binding treaty signed by the UK and Rwanda.

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Published 6 December 2023
Last updated 8 December 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated to reflect that the bill is no longer draft legislation.

  2. First published.