26/09/2023 08:47
The Guardian
Home secretary to claim almost 800 million people could claim the right to move to another country under the conventionThree of the leading pro-Conservative papers have splashed on Suella Braverman’s speech today.The Express has also published an article by Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council, defending the UN refugee convention. He says:Since it was established back in 1951, the convention has saved hundreds of thousands of lives – from those fleeing ethnic cleansing in the Balkans, torture in Zimbabwe or war in Syria and Ukraine.These are people who have gone on to contribute to the richness of our communities – becoming friends, colleagues and neighbours. Paying taxes and playing by the rules they have become law abiding proud Britons Today, instead of returning to the old days in which countries pulled up the draw bridge and turned their back on those whom they don’t want to offer protection to we must continue to safeguard the promise of safety. Continue reading...
Continua a leggere su "The Guardian"