Migration and Economic Development Partnership—was a controversial immigration policy initiated in April 2022. It aimed to deport asylum seekers arriving via unauthorized routes to Rwanda for processing and resettlement, but it was officially scrapped by the newly elected Labour government in July 2024.
Key Details of the Scheme Objective: Intended to deter unauthorized migration and small-boat crossings across the English Channel.
Operation: People who crossed the UK border irregularly to claim asylum would have their claims reviewed in Rwanda rather than Britain.
Outcome for Refugees: Successful applicants would receive refugee status and settle in Rwanda with no option to return to the UK