Illegal Migration Act: Northern Ireland Debate
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Illegal Migration Act: Northern Ireland
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Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
No, I do not believe they are. I do not think this has any impact on, for example, the safety of Rwanda or relocation to Rwanda under existing legislation. As noble Lords will be aware, migrants currently in Northern Ireland can be relocated under the NABA.
Lord Bellingham (Con)
My Lords, the Minister said that the Government were going to appeal the decision when it is finalised. How quickly could that be brought on and, if indeed the Government lost the appeal, could they then legislate?
Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
My Lords, I do not understand or know anything about the workings of the court processes, so I am afraid I cannot answer that question.