Will the Britain leave the ECHR?

The video discusses the UK government's Rwanda policy, which involves sending asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing. It covers the legal challenges faced, including a European Court of Human Rights intervention that halted the first flight. The video also explores the complexities of asylum seeking in the UK, the potential withdrawal from the ECHR, and the political implications of the policy.

What was the primary reason for the cancellation of the first flight to Rwanda?

• Weather conditions

• Intervention by the European Court of Human Rights

• Technical issues with the aircraft

• Protests by human rights organizations

According to the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, what defines an asylum seeker?

• Anyone fleeing economic hardship

• A person with a well-founded fear of persecution

• Someone seeking better employment opportunities

• A person traveling without a visa

What is one reason why asylum seekers might avoid legal routes to the UK?

• They prefer to travel by sea

• Legal routes are often slow and bureaucratic

• They are unaware of legal options

• Legal routes are more expensive

What has been a significant change in the method of asylum seekers entering the UK since 2020?

• Increased use of air travel

• More crossings via small boats

• Higher reliance on train travel

• Greater use of legal entry points

What is one of the dangers associated with crossing the English Channel by small boat?

• Potential for boats to capsize

• High risk of piracy

• Frequent encounters with wildlife

• Lack of navigation systems

What is the UK government's hope regarding the impact of the Rwanda policy on asylum seekers?

• To increase the number of asylum seekers

• To discourage channel crossings

• To promote tourism in Rwanda

• To enhance UK-Rwanda relations

What would be a significant consequence if the UK were to leave the European Convention on Human Rights?

• It would need to renegotiate the Good Friday Agreement

• It would have to close its borders

• It would automatically join the UN Human Rights Council

• It would face immediate sanctions from the EU