Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Debate
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Lord Hannay of Chiswick
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Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
Lord Hannay of Chiswick ExcerptsWednesday 6th March 2024
(1 month, 3 weeks ago)
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Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Con)
It would be in circumstances where compliance is not possible.
Turning to Amendment 37 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Coaker—
Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
My Lords, the text that the Minister read out placed a great deal of importance on the phrase “does not require” a Minister to do something. However, it does empower a Minister to do it. Would what it empowers the Minister to do not be in breach of our international obligations?
Lord Stewart of Dirleton (Con)
My Lords, I now turn to Amendment 37 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Coaker.