Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman criticized Sunak's approach, describing it as "magical thinking." She argued that "tinkering with a failed plan" would not achieve the government's goals.
In response to the criticism, Sunak stated that he would "take on" anyone who obstructed the new laws and asserted that he would work tirelessly to ensure that domestic courts could not "systemically" block flights to Rwanda. He emphasized the importance of stopping asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel in small boats.
The Supreme Court had expressed concerns about the safety of deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda, prompting Sunak's plan to introduce emergency legislation to certify Rwanda as a "safe" country and sign a new treaty with the nation.
The debate over the Rwanda policy highlights divisions within the government regarding the treatment of asylum seekers and the interpretation of international human rights laws.