The British government has declared its determination to deport immigrants to Rwanda, despite the legal failure.

The British government has declared its determination to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, despite a last-minute hit on the plan by the European judiciary, which has been criticized by conservatives.

The first flight was meant to be symbolic and highlighted the determination of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government to discourage illegal immigration into the UK by sending migrants to East Africa, more than 6,000km from London.

Following individual petitions in the United Kingdom, the number of people subject to deportation has been reduced to seven from an initial 130. But the issue was “main” and a specially chartered plane for thousands of euros was ready to take off from the British military base late Tuesday evening, when the European Court of Human Rights prevented the deportation from being carried out, so the plane remained on the airfield. base airport.

The decision of the European Court of Human Rights, the body of the Council of Europe responsible for enforcing the European Convention on Human Rights, drew sharp criticism from the British government, without stopping it from proceeding with its project, which was supported by its constituents, but, according to press reports, it met harsh criticism from the United Nations, the Church of England and even behind the scenes Crown Prince Charles.

And British Home Secretary Priti Patel told Parliament that “the decision of the Strasbourg Court to intervene was disappointing and surprising,” noting that the British judiciary had rejected an appeal filed by the associations against the measure.

“We are not discouraged by the inevitable requests at the last minute,” she added, stressing that “preparations for upcoming flights have begun.”

Boris Johnson’s spokesman indicated that the government would “take a close look at the decision” of the European Court of Human Rights, which, in particular, considered that the decision to expel the Iraqi should be deferred pending review by the British judiciary before deciding on next steps. the legality of this move in July next year.

It is particularly concerned about ensuring that migrants can receive fair procedures in Rwanda at a time when the Rwandan government is regularly accused by NGOs of suppressing freedom of expression, criticism and political dissent.

The European Court of Human Rights has not found the measure “illegal” and its ruling does not constitute an “absolute ban” on the deportation of migrants to Rwanda, which is a “safe country,” Priti Patel said in response to union opposition condemning the policy. from shame.