border control laws proposed by Home Secretary Priti Patel breach historic global rules to protect asylum seekers, campaigners have warned.This Wednesday marks the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention.
The UK was a founding member of the agreement which saw 143 countries pledge to home people displaced by fighting in Europe and the rise of communism following World War II.But campaigners believe Patel’s new legislation – that includes plans to potentially “offshore’” asylum seekers who arrive in the UK at centres abroad – is “knowingly” breaking the UN rules.Sabir Zazai, chief executive of the Scottish Refugee Council, said: “Last week, we heard MPs debate the Tory Government’s anti-refugee Bill.“While presenting their.
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