The highly anticipated two-day hearing at the Supreme Court in London, starting tomorrow, will determine whether the UK government has the authority to send illegal immigrants to be processed in Rwanda. These are the esteemed judges on the board who will make this crucial decision.

Government Lawyers Seek to Overturn Ruling

Government lawyers will passionately present their case, aiming to reverse the Court of Appeal's ruling in June that declared the £140 million settlement scheme illegal. The Court of Appeal argued that returning refugees to their home nations, where they might face persecution, is a violation of their rights. This decision prompted a significant victory for left-wing activists and lawyers who successfully challenged a previous High Court ruling that deemed sending some asylum seekers, including those arriving on small boats, lawful.

The Supreme Court's Decision Timeline

Given the gravity of this case, the Supreme Court is expected to take their time before delivering a verdict. It is likely that their decision will be reserved, and we may need to wait up to two months before they make their final call.

Introducing the Esteemed Judges

Let's take a closer look at the distinguished judges who will play a crucial role in this landmark case:

Lord Reed

As the President of the Supreme Court, Lord Reed, 67, has already gained recognition for his influential decisions. Notably, he voted against the return of Shamima Begum to the UK and ruled Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament in 2019 as unlawful.

Lord Sales

Lord Sales, 61, is one of three judges who famously ruled in 2016 that a Brexit deal could not proceed without a Parliamentary vote. Previously, he served as a government lawyer for Tony Blair, earning an impressive £3.3 million.

Lord Lloyd-Jones

At the age of 71, Lord Lloyd-Jones has an extensive background in EU law cases before taking on the esteemed role of a judge. He also ruled against Boris Johnson's suspension of Parliament in 2019. Last year, he even came out of retirement to continue serving.

Lord Briggs

Lord Briggs, 68, has been fearless in his decisions. In 2020, he ruled against Home Secretary Priti Patel, stating that a Pakistani man was a trafficking victim and should not be removed from the UK. He previously served as Lord Justice of Appeal.

Lord Hodge

Lord Hodge, 70, holds the position of deputy president of the Supreme Court. Notably, he was one of the five judges who quashed convictions for four protesters blocking a London arms fair.

With such influential figures at the helm, the outcome of this case will undoubtedly shape the trajectory of UK immigration policy in the years to come.