UK has 'legal obligation' to stick to human rights law over Rwanda, says European court chief

UK Passes Bill to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

UK Passes Bill , to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda. Following two years of challenges, British parliament has passed the controversial bill, CNN reports. The U.K. government will now be able to redirect asylum seekers to Rwanda, where their claims will be weighed by the East African country. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak celebrated the bill's passage on April 23. . We introduced the Rwanda Bill to deter vulnerable migrants from making perilous crossings and break the business model of the criminal gangs who exploit them. , Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement. The passing of this legislation will allow us to do that and make it very clear that if you come here illegally, you will not be able to stay, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, via statement. The U.N. and human rights activists have condemned the bill. . Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, said. “Protecting refugees requires all countries – not just those neighboring crisis zones – to uphold their obligations.”. This arrangement seeks to shift responsibility for refugee protection, undermining international cooperation and setting a worrying global precedent, Filippo Grandi, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, via statement . Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.". Amnesty International U.K. referred to the legislation as "a stain on this country’s moral reputation" , which "takes a hatchet to international legal protections for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.". Since the U.K. remains a "signatory to the European Convention on Human Rights,". the British government could "face legal challenges in the European Court of Human Rights," CNN reports.

International Court Rules Against Switzerland for Climate-Related Human Rights Violations

International Court Rules Against, Switzerland for Climate-Related , Human Rights Violations. On April 9, an international court in France ruled that Switzerland's inability to address the climate crisis was a violation of human rights. CNN reports that the ruling represents a landmark climate decree that could have a global impact. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in favor of over 2,000 Swiss women who argue that the government has failed to take action to stop climate change. The ECHR determined that there were "critical gaps" in Switzerland's efforts to reduce emissions, citing the government's failure to meet past climate goals. . The court ruled that the country's failures amount to a breach of the women's protection from , “the serious adverse effects of climate change on lives, health, well-being and quality of life.". CNN reports that the ruling marks the first time the ECHR has made an official ruling on climate litigation. . Today’s rulings against Switzerland sets a historic precedent that applies to all European countries. , Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN. It means that all European countries must urgently revise their targets so that they are science-based and aligned to 1.5 degrees. This is a massive win for all generations, Gerry Liston, Lawyer at Global Legal Action Network, via CNN. The ruling forces Switzerland to more rapidly reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels, which have been identified as a main driver of climate change. CNN reports that the ruling comes as the world remains off course for reaching climate goals aimed at cutting emissions and avoiding catastrophic warming.

'The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the Swiss government'

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