Debates between Gareth Johnson and Marion Fellows during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Gareth Johnson and Marion Fellows
Tuesday 18th October 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gareth Johnson Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Gareth Johnson)
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The Secretary of State works closely, and has regular discussions, with the Home Secretary and other members of the Cabinet on tackling illegal migration. The migration and economic development partnership is an essential part of the Government’s strategy to improve the fairness and efficacy of the United Kingdom’s immigration system. Its aim is to deter illegal entry to the UK, break the business model of people smugglers, and remove from the UK those who have no right to be here. There are ongoing legal challenges to the partnership, but the Government remain confident that it is fully compliant with national and international law.

Marion Fellows Portrait Marion Fellows
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I thank the Minister for his answer, and welcome him to his place—for the time being.

The United Nations refugee convention prohibits refoulement—returning a refugee to a place, including any third country, where they would face persecution. Given that UK Government officials are warning their own Ministers about Rwanda’s appalling human rights record, how can the Minister be confident that this plan is compatible with the convention?