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The UK government’s controversial - dubbed the anti-refugee bill - has suffered several defeats in the this week.Ìý

Clause 11 of the bill, which would have allowed the UKÌýgovernment to to the country, was voted down byÌý204 peers against and 126 for.Ìý

The Lords also voted to remove Clause 9 during a three-day Report Stage, striking down the UK home secretary’s ability if she believed it was in the national interest.Ìý

"A massive victory for everyone who supports refugee rights," wrote Refugee Council on Twitter following the defeat of Clause 11. The amendment had been repeatedly slammed by refugee advocates for and violating international refugee law.Ìý

"This is a huge win," said NGO Reprieve after Clause 9 was struck down. "MPs must follow suit and strike this discriminatory provision from the Bill."

Once the Borders Bill finishes its Report Stage in the House of Lords, it will return to the UK House of Commons where the government can then accept the changes or challenge them.Ìý