A British court has issued an injunction to stop the UK government from deporting asylum seekers to Afghanistan, declaring that the country remains unsafe for returnees.
The ruling, delivered by the High Court, states that individuals sent back to Afghanistan face a 'real risk' of persecution or death under Taliban rule. This decision deals a significant blow to the Home Office's controversial asylum policies.
Court Cites 'Ongoing Danger' in Afghanistan
Judges highlighted evidence of extrajudicial killings, torture, and forced conscription since the Taliban regained control in 2021. The court found that Afghanistan's current conditions violate international human rights standards.
Government Policy Under Scrutiny
The injunction challenges the Home Office's position that certain regions of Afghanistan are safe for returns. Legal experts suggest this ruling could set a precedent for similar cases across Europe.
Human rights organisations have welcomed the decision, while government officials express disappointment, arguing it undermines immigration control efforts.
