British Home Secretary James Clerverly and Rwandan Foreign Minister, Dr. Vincent Biruta have signed a joint treaty addressing the concerns of the UK’s Supreme Court.
The deal which was signed in Kigali to on Tuesday, is part of the government’s plan to ensure that “illegal immigrants can be lawfully relocated to Rwanda under the Government’s ambition to stop the boats – ensuring that people know that if they come to the UK illegally, they cannot stay here”, says UK government.
The newly signed treaty, according to the British government, ensures that “people relocated to Rwanda under the Partnership are not at risk of being returned to a country where their life or freedom would be threatened- an act known as refoulement.”
Home Secretary Cleverly said signing the treaty was “a crucial step forward in our commitment to stopping boats and saving lives.”
The UK government said the treaty “enhances the functions of the independent Monitoring Committee to ensure compliance with the obligations in the Treaty, such as reception conditions, processing of asylum claims, and treatment and support for individuals including up to 5 years after they received final determination of their status.”
“To further bolster assurances that relocated individuals will not be returned, under the Treaty, Rwanda’s asylum system will be strengthened through a new Appeal Body. The Appeal Body will consist of a Rwandan and other Commonwealth national Co-President, and be composed of judges from a mixture of nationalities with asylum and humanitarian protection expertise (appointed by the Co-Presidents) to hear individual appeals.”
Minister Biruta stated that the partnership with the UK “reflects Rwanda’s commitment to protecting vulnerable people, and builds on our track record of welcoming and hosting refugees and migrants from around the world.”
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