York protest against plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
It will take place at St Helen's Square tonight
Last updated 14th Jun 2022
A protest is being held in York tonight about the Government's policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda.
It's understood seven people will be on the first flight tonight.
Campaigners from 'York Stand up to Racism' are holding a demonstration in St Helen's Square at 17:30.
Jane Carter who is part of the group says "Asylum seekers make their way here, against incredible odds and then flown to a country on the other side of the world that they have never been to, and has their own poor human rights records. It seems to be unbelievably inhumane and makes absolutely no sense."
A Government spokesperson said: "Our world-leading Partnership with Rwanda will see those making dangerous, unnecessary and illegal journeys to the UK relocated there to have their claims considered and rebuild their lives.
"There is no one single solution to the global migration crisis, but doing nothing is not an option and this partnership will help break the business model of criminal gangs and prevent loss of life.
"Rwanda is a fundamentally safe and secure country with a track record of supporting asylum seekers and we are confident the agreement is fully compliant with all national and international law."