British government expands Rwanda deportation plan to include failed asylum seekers

The UK Home Office said migrants who have “no right to be in the UK”, who have had claims refused or withdrawn and are unable to appeal their decision could also be given a one-way ticket to Rwanda

Failed asylum seekers could also be sent to Rwanda after the Government expanded its deportation plan (Picture: Home Office/PA)

Failed asylum seekers could be sent to Rwanda after the British government expanded its deportation plan.

Previously only migrants who had arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel on or after 1 January 2022, and who were handed notices telling them their asylum claim may be inadmissible before 29 June last year, were eligible for removal.