An appeal to halt the plane that is to deport 31 British asylum seekers to Rwanda has been defeated.&nbsp;AFP reports that the London Court of Appeals on Monday rejected the appeal to stop the United Kingdom government's controversial first flight carrying asylum seekers to the African nation of Rwanda.&nbsp;"This appeal is dismissed," said judge Rabinder Singh, after the High Court on Friday denied a petition filed by refugee charities and a trade union, who call it immoral, dangerous, and counterproductive.&nbsp;The deportation on Tuesday will take place as part of a government scheme that will relocate those who have entered Britain illegally since January 1.

One-way flights to Rwanda are intended to deter those making this perilous journey, to enter the UK hoping to start a new life. The government claims it wants to end these treacherous journeys.

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Filippo Grandi, the UN refugee chief has slammed the government's plan and said it is "all wrong".

Speaking to reporters, he said, "We believe that this is all wrong... for so many reasons."

As per an AFP report, more than 10,000 migrants have illegally crossed the Channel this year. This is a huge increase from the prior years' numbers.

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Grandi said that he too wants to put an end to these dangerous journeys, but reiterated the UNHCR's position that exporting illegal migrants is not the way out.

Rwanda has long been thought of as a nation lacking on the human rights front. The UN agency had in the past also raised concerns about a lack of legal redress in the country and the potential discrimination faced by gay individuals.

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"The UK says... we do this to save people from dangerous journeys. Let me doubt that a little bit," said Grandi.

"Saving people from dangerous journeys is great, is absolutely great. But is that the right way to do it?" he asked. "I don't think so."

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An appeal to halt the plane that is to deport 31 British asylum seekers to Rwanda has been defeated. AFP reports that the London Court of Appeals on Monday rejected the appeal to stop the United Kingdom government's controversial first flight carrying asylum seekers to the African nation of Rwanda.

An appeal to halt the plane that is to deport 31 British asylum seekers to Rwanda has been defeated. AFP reports that the London Court of Appeals on Monday rejected the appeal to stop the United Kingdom government's controversial first flight carrying asylum seekers to the African nation of Rwanda. "This appeal is dismissed," said judge Rabinder Singh, after the High Court on Friday denied a petition filed by refugee charities and a trade union, who call it immoral, dangerous, and counterproductive. The deportation on Tuesday will take place as part of a government scheme that will relocate those who have entered Britain illegally since January 1. One-way flights to Rwanda are intended to deter those making this perilous journey, to enter the UK hoping to start a new life. The government claims it wants to end these treacherous journeys. Also read | UK gets one last chance to stop 'immoral, dangerous and appalling' deportations to Rwanda Filippo Grandi, the UN refugee chief has slammed the government's plan and said it is "all wrong". Speaking to reporters, he said, "We believe that this is all wrong... for so many reasons." As per an AFP report, more than 10,000 migrants have illegally crossed the Channel this year. This is a huge increase from the prior years' numbers. Watch | Why is Boris Johnson govt sending asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda? Grandi said that he too wants to put an end to these dangerous journeys, but reiterated the UNHCR's position that exporting illegal migrants is not the way out. Rwanda has long been thought of as a nation lacking on the human rights front. The UN agency had in the past also raised concerns about a lack of legal redress in the country and the potential discrimination faced by gay individuals. Also read | Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders "The UK says... we do this to save people from dangerous journeys. Let me doubt that a little bit," said Grandi. "Saving people from dangerous journeys is great, is absolutely great. But is that the right way to do it?" he asked. "I don't think so." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Refugee charities lose appeal, UK to proceed with the 1st deportation flight of unlawful migrants to Rwanda

United Kingdom campaigners have their last chance in court battling the nation's decision to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda. The UK government is vowing to push ahead, sending the first such flight with 31 asylum seekers to an undisclosed location.&nbsp;As per the NGO Care4Calais of the 31 set for deportation, 20 have had their tickets cancelled, however, 11 are still set to be sent off on Tuesday.&nbsp;This includes four from Iran, two each from Albania &amp; Iraq, and one from Syria.&nbsp;An earlier attempt to halt this expulsion by refugee charities and a trade union was defeated on Friday. Calling the move immoral, dangerous and counter-productive, the groups have filed for an emergency appeal.

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), whose members work for the UK Border Force agency, which is in charge of these 'deportations' is one of the claimants.

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As part of its Friday judgement, the High Court has scheduled a broader hearing to weigh up the legality of the plan. Speaking to Sky News PCS chief Mark Serwotka remarked "Imagine if you're told to do something on Tuesday that in July is subsequently found to be illegal. That would be an appalling situation".

Prince Charles has also called this plan "appalling".

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Serwotka added that the Home Secretary Priti Patel should wait for the hearing next month (July) if "she had any respect" for the "desperate people who come to this country" and for the workers she employs.

"We're absolutely confident that in July, in line with what the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) said very graphically in court, we believe these proposals will be found to be unlawful."

On Sunday, the country witnessed protests outside the detention centre, and according to reports, more are set to take place outside the home office.&nbsp;

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However, in spite of the public outrage, PM Boris Johnson and Priti Patel insist that the policy is in fact needed to stop a flood of migrant crossings of the Channel.&nbsp;

Priti Patel, who herself comes from a family of asylum seekers and whose parents fled Idi Amin's Uganda, has hailed the controversial act's as a "landmark" that has ushered in improvements fit for the twenty-first century.

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United Kingdom campaigners have their last chance in court battling the nation's decision to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda. The UK government is vowing to push ahead, sending the first such flight with 31 asylum seekers to an undisclosed location.

United Kingdom campaigners have their last chance in court battling the nation's decision to ship off asylum seekers to Rwanda. The UK government is vowing to push ahead, sending the first such flight with 31 asylum seekers to an undisclosed location. As per the NGO Care4Calais of the 31 set for deportation, 20 have had their tickets cancelled, however, 11 are still set to be sent off on Tuesday. This includes four from Iran, two each from Albania & Iraq, and one from Syria. An earlier attempt to halt this expulsion by refugee charities and a trade union was defeated on Friday. Calling the move immoral, dangerous and counter-productive, the groups have filed for an emergency appeal. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), whose members work for the UK Border Force agency, which is in charge of these 'deportations' is one of the claimants. Also read | Boris Johnson's distraction plan: Forget partygate, let's 'take back control' of UK borders As part of its Friday judgement, the High Court has scheduled a broader hearing to weigh up the legality of the plan. Speaking to Sky News PCS chief Mark Serwotka remarked "Imagine if you're told to do something on Tuesday that in July is subsequently found to be illegal. That would be an appalling situation". Prince Charles has also called this plan "appalling". Watch | Why is Boris Johnson govt sending asylum seekers from UK to Rwanda? Serwotka added that the Home Secretary Priti Patel should wait for the hearing next month (July) if "she had any respect" for the "desperate people who come to this country" and for the workers she employs. "We're absolutely confident that in July, in line with what the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) said very graphically in court, we believe these proposals will be found to be unlawful." On Sunday, the country witnessed protests outside the detention centre, and according to reports, more are set to take place outside the home office. Also read | UK's first flight taking migrants to Rwanda can go ahead, court rules However, in spite of the public outrage, PM Boris Johnson and Priti Patel insist that the policy is in fact needed to stop a flood of migrant crossings of the Channel. Priti Patel, who herself comes from a family of asylum seekers and whose parents fled Idi Amin's Uganda, has hailed the controversial act's as a "landmark" that has ushered in improvements fit for the twenty-first century. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Refugee charities lose appeal, UK to proceed with the 1st deportation flight of unlawful migrants to Rwanda

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