A government minister who visited Rwanda to see where the UK would send asylum seekers under a controversial scheme has disputed the Supreme Court's claims that the country is not safe.
The highest court in the land ruled yesterday (November 15) that the plan to send some asylum seekers to the East African country is 'unlawful'.
Lord Reed, who delivered the judgment, said that there is a risk that some asylum seekers sent to Rwanda could face persecution if they are sent back to the country they fled.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he respected the result, but announced a new deal with Rwanda and plans for emergency legislation declaring it a safe country.
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