Rwanda bill: Government expecting legal challenges as bill passes

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Illegal migration minister Michael Tomlinson has told Sky News that he is expecting legal challenges from migrants facing deportation to Rwanda.

The government's bill is set to become law after the Lords decided they would no longer oppose it.

"We want flights to get off the ground as soon as possible, but there are certain steps that need to happen between now and then," Mr Tomlinson said.

But he added it is "inevitable" there will be "challenges" to the legislation.

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https://news.sky.com/story/rwanda-bill-passes-after-late-night-row-between-government-and-lords-13121000

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