ECHR receives 5 more applications from UK refugees to halt their deportatoin to Rwanda
June 16, 2022, 9:28 am

ECHR receives 5 more applications from UK refugees to halt their deportatoin to Rwanda

Irregular migrants caught by the UK Coast Border Guard are brought to the Port of Dover in Dover, United Kingdom on April 16, 2022. Britain announced that irregular migrants caught trying to cross from France to England will be sent to Rwanda.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) said Wednesday (June 15) it had received five additional applications from refugees in the UK who were due to be deported to Rwanda and has granted interim measures in two cases to halt their removal, the Anadolu Agency reported.

On Tuesday (June 14), the European judges invoked Rule 39 to block the last-minute deportation of an Iraqi national to Rwanda. Following the ruling, the UK government canceled the flight, where up to seven refugees were expected to be sent to the East African country.

In a statement, the Court said that of the five new cases it received, it has decided to apply the interim measure in two cases, while it rejected the measure in two other cases and the fifth case was withdrawn.

In the two approved cases, the Court invoked Rule 39, staying the applicants' removal until 6 p.m. on June 20 in order to enable their requests to be considered in greater detail. It rejected the applications of two refugees as they had been put before the national courts to seek suspensive remedies.

A British Border Force staff member leads a migrant into Dover harbour, in Dover, Britain,(FILE PHOTO) © REUTERS/Paul Childs

The Court said in 2021 that it had received 1,020 applications for interim measures under Rule 39, of which it granted relief in 625 cases.

WHAT IS RULE 39?

According to Klaudiusz Ryngielewicz, deputy to the registrar of the Court, the court mainly indicates interim measures in cases related to immigration, the treatment of prisoners, the right to privacy, or if respect for family life is at risk.

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The formation of 47 judges who precede the court can order that the applicant's deportation or extradition be suspended or that they be provided with appropriate health treatment in prison.

Ryngielewicz said: "Rule 39 is a provision of the rules of procedure of the court which allows the court to press the pause button.”

He added: "The resulting freeze frame simply allows the court to take the necessary time to rule on a request made by one of the parties to the proceedings to be able to see whether a decision or an action taken by a respondent state could entail a risk of irreparable harm to the party requesting the application of that measure.”

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Ryngielewicz said that if a member state fails to comply with a measure ordered under Rule 39, the judges may condemn the state for it.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).

Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.