Small boats bill lacks a basic sense of British compassion

March 14, 2023 - 7:26 pm

Alistair Carmichael speaking in the House of Commons on the Conservative Party’s small boats bill:

The truth of the matter is that many people who deserve asylum and are entitled to asylum at present, if this bill passes, will not get it. And what would be the consequence of that? They will be sent away and many of them will die. That is why this house should reject this bill tonight.

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One response to “Small boats bill lacks a basic sense of British compassion”

Jane Ann Liston says:
March 15, 2023 at 11:20 am
A particularly appalling aspect of this legislation is that refugees sent to Rwanda or wherever, while their application is processed, will not be allowed into the UK even if it is decided that their claim is genuine. As for Rwanda being a safe and fair country, tell that to Paul Rusesabagina!
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