ICCPR Recommendations 2024, paragraph 41
Plain English recommendation
Government should:
(a) Quickly remove laws, including in the Illegal Migration Act 2023, that discriminate against migrants and that seek to put limits on the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants due to their “illegal entry or presence.” This will ensure that its laws are in line with the ICCPR and other international standards;
(b) Provide access to status determination mechanisms for asylum seekers, refugees, and stateless people. This will help ensure their claims are processed without delay and will enable people granted protection to integrate and avoid discrimination based on their nationality or refugee status, in line with articles 2, 13, and 26 of the ICCPR;
(c) Stop the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. If passed, remove it. This is to uphold non-refoulement in law and practice.
Original UN recommendation
The Committee urges the State party:
(a) To swiftly repeal the legislative provisions, including those within the Illegal Migration Act 2023, that discriminate against migrants and that seek to limit access to rights for asylum-seekers, refugees and migrants on account of their “illegal entry or presence”, with a view to ensuring that its legislation fully complies with the Covenant and relevant international standards;
(b) To provide access to status determination mechanisms for asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons to help ensure that they have their claims processed expeditiously and that those granted protection are able to integrate effectively and are protected from discrimination, regardless of their national origin or status as refugees or stateless persons, in line with articles 2, 13 and 26 of the Covenant;
(c) Withdraw the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, or repeal the bill if passed, with a view to strictly upholding the principle of non-refoulement in both law and practice.
Date of UN examination
03/05/2024
Original UN document
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