I am sure the Minister wants to be accurate. Is it not the case that he should recognise that homosexuality is illegal in Rwanda? The penal code criminalises same-sex sexual activity and individuals found guilty of engaging in such activity can face imprisonment. If that is right, is Rwanda really a safe country?
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Carlile of Berriew
(Crossbench)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 29 January 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
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