The Home Secretary’s Illegal Migration Bill received a rocky ride through the Lords as cross-party peers almost unanimously criticised the small boat cutting plans.
Several voiced concern over how the UK would be viewed on the world stage, with one peer stating that Britain faced “humiliation” if the legislation goes through in its current form.
Others argued the bill should be amended to enforce compliance with the UK’s international obligations, such as the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), and other treaties regarding refugees, anti-trafficking and children’s rights.
“Even if it’s legal, which I don’t accept, it actually violates so many principles, that you have to say, how can we not be ashamed to let a bill like this go through?” Green Party peer Baroness Jones said on Wednesday….