Controversial UK Asylum and Migration Bill Passes House of Commons

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Controversial UK Asylum and Migration Bill Passes House of Commons
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The UK House of Commons has approved the Illegal Migration Bill, which will significantly limit migrants' ability to seek asylum in the country, despite allegations that it violates international law. The bill will likely prevent anyone arriving on small boats from claiming asylum and could result in deportation to a "safe third country" such as Rwanda. The bill faces opposition in the House of Lords, and critics argue that it is impractical, unethical, and demonizes refugees. The United Nations refugee agency has called the bill a "clear breach" of the international Refugee Convention.

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