The UK government has initiated a plan to detain and deport migrants to Rwanda to address illegal immigration and human trafficking.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak supports the operations, which have commenced with the first group of migrants already detained.

A target has been set to send 5700 individuals to Rwanda by the end of the year for asylum claim processing by the Rwandan government.

The plan faces legal challenges from a union of senior officials, citing potential violations of international law and government conduct codes.

Despite legal and human rights objections, the first voluntary expulsion to Rwanda has taken place.

The government's deportation scheme is estimated to cost £370 million and is expected to encounter further legal and public opposition.