Recommendation 57

The principle of non-refoulement guarantees that no one should be returned to a country where they would face the risk of irreparable harm. Changes to the law which undermine the principle of non-refoulement would violate the UK’s international obligations. It is concerning that the Government perceives legal obligations arising from the Convention and the Human Rights Act as “impediments”. The courts must not be prevented from carrying out an effective assessment of whether removal amounts to a justified interference with rights. We reiterate our concerns with the Nationality and Borders Bill, as set out in our reports on the Bill.