In a letter to The Times newspaper, faith leaders warn the draft legislation to stop small boat crossings to the UK “falls short of our obligation to the most vulnerable”. It says: “As faith leaders, we represent people and communities whose belief, worship and action point us towards the kind of society we wish to build for the common good. “The Illegal Migration Bill falls short of our obligation towards the most vulnerable. Ministers say action is needed to stop people making the dangerous sea crossing but critics argue the draft legislation is unworkable. The Lords has voted against parts of the Bill that would weaken detention limits for children and pregnant women in a series of amendments.

Source: The Times July 04, 2023 23:08 UTC