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Rwandan Government ‘not deterred’ about cancelled asylum seeker flight from U.K.

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June 15, 2022

A flight carrying asylum seekers from the U.K. to Rwanda has been cancelled minutes before take-off after a series last-minute legal rulings

The flight was stopped after an intervention from the “European Court of Human Rights”, which led to fresh challenges in the U.K.

Up to seven people were believed to have been on the charter flight, which was believed to have cost £500,000.

Home Secretary Pretty Patel says she is “disappointed” by the decision.

The deal is part of a five-year trial where some asylum seekers get a one-way ticket to Africa. But campaign groups are voicing their concerns at the program.

Judges will consider whether the whole policy is lawful next month.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.