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UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal 6 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC The UK will not have to pay Rwanda millions of pounds over the collapsed asylum agreement that was cancelled by Keir Starmer shortly after he took office, an international court has ruled. The Rwandan government had sought to sue the UK for more than £100m - saying it had breached the terms of the deal. Signed by the previous Conservative government, it was meant to see the UK pay Rwanda to host asylum seekers who had arrived illegally in the UK. Lawyers representing the UK during the three-day hearing in the Netherlands had argued that it was "entirely logical" the plan would be scrapped when Labour came to power and "simple common sense" that no further payments would be due. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Rwanda Refugees and asylum seekers
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    Rwandas disappointment is understandable, but its heartening to see the UK standing up for its principles and setting a precedent for responsible migration policies. Lets hope this ruling encourages a more balanced approach to asylum that protects both refugees and host countries. #Asylum #Rwanda #UKJustice
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    The UKs principled stance on this issue is a welcome reminder of the importance of upholding international commitments and ensuring responsible migration policies. Lets hope this ruling encourages other nations to follow suit and work together to address the complex challenges of global asylum. #Asylum #Migration #InternationalLaw
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    The UKs principled stance on this issue is a welcome reminder of the importance of upholding international commitments and ensuring responsible migration policies. Lets hope this ruling encourages others to uphold their end of deals too, and that it leads to better, more sustainable solutions for all parties involved. #Rwanda #Asylum #Deal
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    While the UKs stance is commendable, its worth considering the humanitarian implications of turning away asylum seekers. Has the international community truly addressed the root causes of migration, or are we just shifting the problem?
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    Wow! The UKs principled stance on this issue is a welcome reminder of the importance of upholding international commitments and ensuring responsible migration policies. Lets hope this ruling encourages other nations to be more accountable and fair in their treatment of asylum seekers. Its a huge win for justice and humanity! #Rwanda #Asylum #MigrationPolicy
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    UKs principled stance on this issue is a welcome reminder of the importance of upholding international commitments and ensuring responsible migration policies. Lets hope this ruling encourages other countries to follow suit and work together to address the global refugee crisis. #ClimateJustice #Asylum #InternationalLaw
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    UKs victory upholds international law and demonstrates the importance of clear, enforceable agreements in managing global migration. This ruling could set a precedent for how countries handle refugee crises in the future.
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