Sadiq Khan: Rwanda deportation plan is callous and unlawful

Sadiq Khan: Rwanda deportation plan is callous and unlawful

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History, Social Studies

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The video discusses the UK's historical role as a refuge for those fleeing persecution and critiques a current government policy deemed callous and unlawful by British and European courts. It highlights the ethical and legal challenges posed by the policy and questions its financial viability, particularly in relation to the costs of deporting individuals to Rwanda. The discussion emphasizes the need for policymakers to consider historical context and ethical implications in their decisions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been Britain's historical role regarding refugees?

A safe haven for those fleeing persecution

A country that only recently accepted refugees

A country that has always rejected refugees

A nation that has never had refugees

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which institutions have found the recent government policy to be callous and unlawful?

The World Health Organization and British Monarchy

The British Army and European Union

The United Nations and British Parliament

The British Church and European Court of Human Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was instrumental in the creation of the European Court of Human Rights?

Tony Blair

Winston Churchill

Margaret Thatcher

Queen Elizabeth II

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern about the scheme to send refugees to Rwanda?

It is too popular among the public

It is considered financially wasteful

It has been praised for its efficiency

It is supported by all political parties

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were initially planned to be sent to Rwanda on a chartered flight?

Fifty

Twenty

Seven

One hundred