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Scene outside UK Supreme Court ahead of Rwanda asylum decision

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Images outside UK Supreme Court in London ahead of a ruling on whether a controversial government plan to send migrants to Rwanda is lawful, which the Conservative government argues is crucial to reduce small boat arrivals across the Channel. IMAGES

Added on the 15/11/2023 10:41:42 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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