Immmigration

Question 1

Explain why the Scottish parliament is ineffective with regards to the Rwanda Asylum Plan.

Answer 1

— A controversial plan that Westminster has devised is the Rwanda plan

— Aims to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

— It is deeply unpopular amongst Scots

— The **UK Supreme Court5* has also ruled that Rwanda is an unsafe country for relocation

— Once again, the Scottish parliament has failed to help in this matter because it’s reserved with Westminster

— Even though this plan goes against the wishes of the people, they can’t do anything, further emphasising its ineffectiveness.

Question 2

Explain how the Scottish parliament is ineffective with regards to Palestinian Asylum Seekers.

Answer 2

— Former first minister, Humza Yousaf, called on Westminster to allow Palestinians to seek asylum in Scotland in light of the Gaza massacre

— Westminster rejected their request because it’s a reserved power

— Shows how the Scottish parliament isn’t a major player outside of their own confines, which doesn’t give the citizens much empowerment.

— Shows how their opinions don’t matter with regards to what is going on in the world, further emphasising it’s ineffectiveness and powerlessness.