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Legislation was passed overriding court rulings relating to human rights to enable the enforced removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda. Arms transfers to Israel were maintained for much of the year before being partially suspended by the new government. Public authorities engaged in a range of conduct that had a chilling effect on protest and speech connected to Gaza and Palestine. Peaceful environmental protesters faced lengthy prison sentences. Children from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds were disproportionately impacted by the high level of child poverty.

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