The Guardian reported that these amendments were passed by over 100 members, predominantly from the Labour Party, which opposes the government.

In December 2023, the UK and Rwanda governments signed this revised agreement after the Supreme Court ruled that reallocating migrants to Rwanda violates their rights, indicating that upon arrival, they could face the risk of refoulement.

The updated project proposed that no court could prevent the implementation of these agreements, but rather the members of the Parliament would have the final say.

Parliamentarians highlighted the need for the program to comply with the law, arguing that it should not be the Parliament’s role to declare Rwanda as safe but rather a matter for the courts, which the Government opposed.

They also pointed out that although the revised agreement mentions measures to ensure migrants’ rights are respected, these measures are incomplete and should be implemented beforehand.

Debate on this program within the Parliament will continue until 6th March 2024.

UK Parliament has challenged the government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda.