The Home Office does not yet know how it will evaluate the impact and value for money of the Rwanda partnership. The success of the Rwanda partnership is dependent on whether it deters people from making dangerous and illegal journeys to the UK, including small boat crossings. The Home Office estimates that illegal Asylum Accommodation and UK-Rwanda partnership 7 entries need to fall by one third from 2022 levels for the Rwanda partnership to be considered value for money. However, measuring ...

The Home Office does not yet know how it will evaluate the impact and value for money of the Rwanda partnership. The success of the Rwanda partnership is dependent on whether it deters people from making dangerous and illegal journeys to the UK, including small boat crossings. The Home Office estimates that illegal Asylum Accommodation and UK-Rwanda partnership 7 entries need to fall by one third from 2022 levels for the Rwanda partnership to be considered value for money. However, measuring the deterrent effect of the partnership will be complex as it will require an understanding of: the motivations of asylum seekers (including why they are Type: conclusion | Number: 5 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: The government notes the Committee’s recommendation. The evaluation of deterrent impact and value for money for the MEDP policy will not proceed because the operationalisation of the policy was ceased.