The hon. Gentleman asks a very important question. This part of the treaty reflects the previous memorandum of understanding that has been in place for some time, and it is particularly tied to non-refoulement. It is envisaged that it will be used only in very exceptional circumstances, as I said in my statement. If there are circumstances where, for whatever reason, a refugee we have sent to Rwanda cannot remain there—these will be exceptionally rare cases—the only place they can be returned to will be the UK.
UK-Rwanda Partnership
Proceeding contribution from
James Cleverly
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 6 December 2023.
It occurred during Ministerial statement on UK-Rwanda Partnership.
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