Top Tories are warning of a fierce battle of words if judges in Strasbourg attempt to block deportation flights to Rwanda once again. The Supreme Court in Britain is set to meet tomorrow to determine the legality of Rishi Sunak's "Stop the Boats" policy.
Supreme Court to rule on "Stop the Boats" policy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's controversial policy on immigration will be under scrutiny as the Supreme Court deliberates whether it is lawful or not. However, concerns loom over potential interference from the European Court of Human Rights based in Strasbourg.
Potential judicial intervention from Strasbourg
Downing Street is bracing itself for potential intervention from the European Court of Human Rights, which could issue a late-night injunction to block the deportation flights. This move, often referred to as a "pyjama injunction," has previously been used by the Strasbourg court to halt similar flights.
A "nuclear war" of words
A senior minister has warned this potential intervention would trigger a "nuclear war" of words. They emphasized the quality of British judges and stated that if the Supreme Court ruled the policy lawful, European judges should not interfere.
Past attempts to block Rwanda flights
Last year, the Strasbourg court issued an order to stop a deportation flight to Rwanda. The Supreme Court's ruling in November will provide further clarity on the issue.
A litmus test for ECHR membership
Tory MPs are divided on the issue, with some calling for Britain to leave the European Convention of Human Rights if the flights are blocked again. Cabinet minister Simon Clarke deems the hearing a litmus test of whether the agreement allows Britain to protect its own borders. Others, such as Karl McCartney and Tom Hunt, argue that leaving the ECHR may be necessary to effectively tackle the small boats crisis.
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