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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s controversial illegal migration plan is set to become law after the government defeated attempts by parliament's upper house to make changes to the legislation.

The number of refugees worldwide reached record high levels in 2022. More than 108.4 million people have been forced to flee their homes because of violence or persecution. Meanwhile, governments and aid agencies are increasingly using a controversial method of effectively identifying and tracking many refugees.

What the government’s next legal and political steps might be after the judges struck a blow to its asylum policy

LONDON: The UK government said it would challenge a court ruling on Thursday that blocks its plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, a setback to its controversial bid to cut migrant numbers.

Some of the key findings by the court of appeal – and what they mean

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the government's plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda are unlawful and the country cannot be considered 'safe'

Rishi Sunak said he ‘fundamentally’ disagrees with the Court of Appeal decision and said that ministers would seek permission to appeal.

Rishi Sunak says government will attempt appeal to Supreme Court, as plans to ‘stop the boats’ dealt severe blow

Rishi Sunak announces government will seek supreme court appeal, but Labour says policy is unravelling after judges’ decision