Economist Podcasts Planes have changed: Britain’s controversial asylum policy
Jun 15, 2022
Joel Budd, Social policy editor at The Economist, and Avantika Chukoti, international correspondent, dive deep into Britain's asylum policy and Afghanistan's economy under the Taliban. They discuss how legal challenges have stalled plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. Meanwhile, Chukoti reveals the Taliban's surprising prowess as tax collectors amidst a faltering Afghan economy. They also tackle the global struggle with electric vehicle adoption, emphasizing the urgent need for change to combat climate issues.
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UK Asylum Policy Faces Legal Challenges
- The UK government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda faced legal challenges, delaying deportations.
- The European Court of Human Rights intervened, requiring British courts to assess the policy's legality.
Rwanda Asylum Plan
- The UK government aims to deter asylum seekers by sending them to Rwanda.
- This controversial policy has sparked opposition from various groups, including the Labour Party and the Church of England.
Asylum Seeker Motivations
- Research suggests that hostile asylum policies don't deter asylum seekers.
- Asylum seekers are often driven by personal connections and perceptions rather than policy details.