Suella Braverman's Proposal Rules Out Flights Prior to Election According to PM's Rwanda Plan

Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman has stated that the Prime Minister's current plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda will not be implemented before the next election. In an article for The Telegraph, Braverman argued that simply making changes to a failed plan will not achieve the government's objectives. The Rwanda policy was recently deemed illegal by the Supreme Court, leading to plans for emergency legislation and a new treaty with Rwanda. However, Braverman believes that a new treaty will not solve the fundamental issue identified by the Supreme Court - the risk of asylum seekers being returned to dangerous countries. She highlighted that further court battles would delay any progress and suggested that the Prime Minister should ignore the Human Rights Act and the European Convention on Human Rights to prevent legal challenges. Braverman proposed practical steps to improve Rwanda's asylum system and the introduction of legislation to detain illegal arrivals until they can be removed. She called for a bill to be introduced and debated over the Christmas recess. Braverman was sacked as Home Secretary on Monday and has accused the Prime Minister of failing to fulfill promises on immigration. The Prime Minister intends to ensure that the new treaty guarantees the safety of migrants in Rwanda, despite the Supreme Court's ruling. The Rwanda policy is a crucial component of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plan to deter asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel in small boats. The government hopes that flights to Rwanda will commence next year, but the plan is likely to face opposition in the House of Lords and further legal challenges. Mrs. Braverman's proposed plan raises questions about its legal viability, as derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights is generally only permissible in times of war or emergency. The UK government has only derogated from the ECHR eight times in 70 years. Braverman's plan would also conflict with the Good Friday Agreement and strain relationships with European partners.