The Intelligence from The Economist Planes have changed: Britain’s controversial asylum policy
Jun 15, 2022
Guests Joel Budd, Social Policy Editor, and Avantika Chukoti, International Correspondent, dive into the complexities of asylum policies and Afghanistan's economy. They discuss Britain's controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, halted by the European Court of Human Rights. Budd highlights legal and moral objections while Chukoti reveals the Taliban’s surprising ability to collect taxes amidst a collapsing economy. Both emphasize the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the global challenges facing electric vehicle adoption.
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Rwanda Asylum Plan's Legal Hurdles
- The UK government's Rwanda asylum plan faces legal challenges.
- The European Court of Human Rights halted deportations, requiring British courts to assess legality first.
Legal Challenges to UK Asylum Plan
- Legal challenges to the UK's asylum plan focus on due process.
- The European Court of Human Rights intervened, emphasizing the need for prior legal assessment by British courts.
Asylum Seekers' Motivations
- Asylum seekers are often unaware of specific country policies.
- Their decisions are driven by broader factors like reputation and family connections.