Criticism of the European Council and the United Nations against the British anti-immigration law

– International news – Tasnim News Agency According to the German publication “Die Sight”, the British Parliament passed the law to deport refugees to Rwanda, while this plan It faces a lot of criticism. The United Nations and the Council of Europe have accused England of violating human rights for this reason. The Council of Europe has criticized England for its controversial refugee agreement with Rwanda. Michael O’Flarty, the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner in Strasbourg, said the law “raises important questions about the human rights of asylum seekers and the rule of law in general.” He expressed his concern that this law would enable the implementation of the policy of deporting people to Rwanda “without the institutions, in most cases, first examining their asylum applications.” O’Flarty emphasized that therefore The British government should refrain from deporting refugees as part of Rwanda’s policy.

Volker Turk, the UN Human Rights Commissioner, also said: The same criticism comes from the UN: this controversial project. , threatens the rule of law and sets “a dangerous precedent around the world”. Turk said: “Instead, Britain should take practical measures to manage illegal flows of refugees and migrants based on international cooperation and respect for international human rights standards.” Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. also commented on this. Grundy said the new law is a step further away from Britain’s long-standing tradition of providing asylum to people in need and a breach of the Refugee Convention. According to him, the protection of refugees requires that all countries – not just neighboring crisis-stricken areas – fulfill their obligations.

Meanwhile, the Rwandan government expressed its satisfaction with the approval of this bill. Government spokeswoman Yolande Makulu said that the country’s authorities are “looking forward to welcoming those who come to Rwanda.” Britain announced the bill two years ago. The fight against illegal immigration has been described by the British Conservative government, and the British House of Commons passed this law in mid-January. This East African country is classified as a safe third country by the British government. The opposition and human rights activists have strongly criticized this plan.

Home Office official. Britain, which is responsible for the implementation of the Rwanda plan, also said during a question in the House of Commons that there is “no evidence that the deportations have a deterrent effect. Despite the long-announced agreement with Rwanda, 4,600 migrants have crossed the English Channel this year , which is more than ever before in a quarter.

Each refugee deported to Rwanda costs the UK about £1.8 million (€2.09 million). In addition, London has so far deposited £290 million (€33.7 million) without sending a single plane to the East African country. Rycroft therefore declared that he doubted that it represented good value for money.

At least five more migrants drowned in the English Channel

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