Released on Bail: Last Two Migrants Headed for Rwanda The Ministry of the Interior has announced that the final two migrants scheduled to be sent to Rwanda under the controversial policy have been released on bail. The decision ends, at least temporarily, the government’s highly criticized plan to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation. The two individuals, whose identities have not been released, were granted bail by the High Court on Wednesday after their lawyers argued that the deportation flights were unlawful. The court ruled that there was a “material risk of serious harm” to the migrants if they were sent to Rwanda. The Ministry of the Interior expressed disappointment over the court’s decision but stated that it would comply. The two migrants have been released on the condition that they report regularly to the authorities and do not attempt to leave the country. The policy, which was announced in April, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights groups, charities, and the United Nations. Critics argue that the plan is inhumane and that Rwanda is not a safe destination for asylum seekers. The government has defended the policy, arguing that it is necessary to deter illegal immigration and break up criminal gangs that smuggle people across the English Channel. However, the High Court’s ruling suggests that the government may have an uphill battle in convincing the courts of the legality of its plan. The outcome of the bail hearings for the last two migrants is a significant setback for the government’s Rwanda policy. It remains to be seen whether the government will continue to pursue the policy or if it will abandon it altogether in light of the legal challenges and public outcry.Last Rwanda Asylum Seekers to Be Released on BailLast Rwanda Asylum Seekers to Be Released on Bail The two remaining migrants detained for potential transfer to Rwanda will be released on bail in the coming days, the government has announced. This decision marks the end of the controversial deportation scheme. During the previous government’s tenure, 218 migrants were released on bail amid an election campaign. The Rwanda plan had been criticized for its high cost and questionable effectiveness. Rwanda Plan ‘Dead and Buried’ New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that the Rwanda deportation plan is “dead and buried.” The scheme had aimed to deter illegal immigration by sending asylum seekers to Rwanda. In his first press conference, Starmer dismissed the plan as impractical, as it would only affect a small percentage of new arrivals. Government’s Immigration Plans Home Secretary Yvette Cooper plans to establish a “border security commander” role and implement a new border security bill. The government also aims to increase the National Crime Agency’s capacity to combat human trafficking gangs. Financial and Legal Implications The financial implications of scrapping the Rwanda plan are yet to be determined. Additionally, the fate of the thousands of Channel migrants in the UK who are subject to deportation remains uncertain. Labour’s Immigration Policy The Labour manifesto pledged to address illegal immigration by investigating criminal gangs and using anti-terrorist powers. The new government has placed illegal migration as a key priority but has not yet fully outlined its plan.The two migrants who were due to be the first to be sent to Rwanda under the government’s controversial asylum policy will be released on bail, the Ministry of the Interior has said. The men, both Iranian nationals, were due to be flown to Rwanda on Tuesday but their flight was grounded after the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) intervened. The ECHR said there was a “real risk of irreversible harm” if they were sent to Rwanda, where they feared being tortured or killed. The Ministry of the Interior said in a statement that the men would be released from detention “as soon as practicable” and would be subject to conditions, including reporting restrictions and wearing electronic tags. The government has said that the Rwanda policy is necessary to deter people from making dangerous journeys across the English Channel and to break the business model of people smugglers. However, the policy has been widely criticized by human rights groups and charities, who say it is inhumane and will not deter people from seeking asylum in the UK. The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, has said that the policy is “a breach of international law” and has called on the UK to reconsider. The government has defended the policy, saying that it is “fully compliant with international law” and that it is necessary to “protect the integrity of our asylum system.” The row over the Rwanda policy is likely to continue, with the ECHR expected to make a final ruling on the legality of the policy in the coming weeks.