David Norris (Independent)

In that context, when will the immigration and asylum Bill come before this House? That is a disgrace. How dare the Government produce this and continue with a chairman who is so discredited. I have never known this to be done before. It is a blatant violation of human rights.

Today's newspapers report on another shameful asylum case where somebody is to be sent back to the Congo. I know a bit about the Congo; I was born there and I have followed the events in that tragic country. Here is a man who is clearly going to be butchered the minute he gets off the plane. The case went to the Refugee Council and the Refugee Appeals Tribunal — rats they are——