My Lords, I am the last person to speak who was also in Rwanda last week and attended the same meetings. Like the noble Lord, Lord Murray, what I heard was that it may not be exactly like in some countries but, within Africa, and compared to everything, the witnesses said that they were protected because of the constitution, that gay men could walk in the street holding hands and were not abused, and that Rwanda is a safe enough country to send people. I do not see where this obsession comes from that Rwanda is unsafe, and I suggest, as I said last time, that a lot of people who have preconceived views should go to Rwanda and check for themselves.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Meyer
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 6 March 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
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