The Home Office's Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) with Rwanda, which aimed to process asylum claims offshore and deter small boat crossings, was cancelled in July 2024 after no individuals were successfully relocated. The scheme faced significant scrutiny over value-for-money, feasibility, and whether it met accounting officer standards, with estimated costs of £11,000 per person and unclear deterrent effects.
In response to: Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill 2023: legal position
In response to: The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: factsheets
Impact assessments relating to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill which was introduced on 7 December 2023.
The UK Government will pay £370 million under the UK-Rwanda Partnership, a further £20,000 per individual and £120 million once the first 300 people have been relocated, plus £150,874 per individual for processing and operational costs, according to a new …
This report examines the Home Office’s progress in delivering the asylum and protection transformation programme., including the potential impact of the programme on the wider asylum system. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['Home Office'] | Topics: ['Borders and immigration', 'Refugees
In response to: Memorandum of understanding between the UK and Rwanda
In response to: Migration and Economic Development Partnership: asylum process
In response to: Migration and Economic Development Partnership: reception and accommodation