Amendment 12

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - Report (1st Day) – in the House of Lords at 7:06 pm on 4 March 2024.

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Lord Anderson of Ipswich:

Moved by Lord Anderson of Ipswich

12: Clause 2, page 2, line 41, leave out subsections (3) to (5)Member’s explanatory statementThe amendments to Clause 2 in the name of Lord Anderson of Ipswich would allow the presumption that Rwanda is a safe country to be rebutted by credible evidence presented to decision-makers, including courts and tribunals.

Photo of Lord Anderson of Ipswich Lord Anderson of Ipswich Crossbench

My Lords, I would like to test the opinion of the House.

Ayes 260, Noes 169.

Division number 5 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - Report (1st Day) — Amendment 12

Aye: 258 Members of the House of Lords

No: 167 Members of the House of Lords

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Amendment 12 agreed.

Amendments 13 to 16 not moved.