PM Prepared to Overrule Strasbourg Court Orders
Rishi Sunak, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has pledged to ignore European judges who attempt to block flights to Rwanda in an effort to appease a rightwing Tory revolt. In certain circumstances, Sunak stated that he would be prepared to overrule orders from the Strasbourg Court to ground planes. This move comes as rebel backbenchers argue that Sunak's current legislation regarding Rwanda is filled with "loopholes" and are seeking to strengthen it.
Conservative MPs Threaten to Torpedo Removal Plan
Nearly 60 Conservative MPs are backing a series of amendments to toughen the Bill and are threatening to derail the entire removal plan through votes this week if their demands are not met. To address the rebellion, Sunak claimed that the Bill already satisfies one of their requests, which is for ministers to disregard rulings from the European Court of Human Rights.
PM Stands Firm on Foreign Court Intervention
In an interview with GB News, Rishi Sunak emphasized that he would not allow a foreign court to prevent flights from taking off and the effectiveness of the deterrent. He highlighted a clause in the Bill that grants ministers the authority to decide whether to comply with Rule 39 rulings, asserting that he would not have included this clause if he wasn't willing to use it. Sunak believes that the checks and balances in the UK's legal system will prevent intervention from Strasbourg but acknowledged that individual circumstances may be considered.
"Pyjama Injunctions" and Concerns over International Law
Referred to as "pyjama injunctions," Rule 39 orders issued by anonymous judges from the European Court of Human Rights have previously disrupted deportation flights to Rwanda. While the Rwanda Bill allows ministers to override these orders, rightwing Tories are concerned that Sunak may hesitate due to fears of violating international law. Rebel MP Robert Jenrick is proposing an amendment that would automatically dismiss any Rule 39 orders by default.
Crunch Vote Looms as Talks with Rebels Continue
Downing Street aides are engaged in discussions with rebel backbenchers ahead of two days of voting on Tuesday and Wednesday. If more than 32 Tory MPs vote against or 55 abstain, Sunak will lose the crucial vote on Wednesday night. Additional rebel amendments seek to eliminate the ability of individual migrants to legally contest their removal to Rwanda, a provision that the rebels believe can be exploited by left-wing lawyers to hinder deportations.
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