Rwanda Bill vote must uphold values

Published date05 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
On March 18 all 10 amendments from the Lords were voted down by the Conservative majority. Labour, LibDem, SNP and the smaller parties all voted in support

Amendment 9 seeks to identify and protect victims of modern slavery and human trafficking from being removed to Rwanda without their consent.

Amendment 10 exempts agents or allies who have supported His Majesty's armed forces overseas and dependent family members.

Amendment 4 allows the presumption that Rwanda is a safe country to be rebutted by credible evidence presented to decision-makers, including courts and tribunals.

(Other amendments can be found in the House of Commons Library - Research Briefing 22 March 2024 Number 9944).

I am appalled by the actions of these Conservative MPs to reject these amendments. Where is the morality in voting against protecting victims of modern slavery; voting not to stand by people who have made heavy sacrifices to support the UK's armed...

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