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967465

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrants: Detainees
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many children in the UK had one or both parents placed in immigration detention in each calendar year since 2010; what were the ages of those children; for what period were they separated from one or both parents; and if such records are not kept, why not.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9959
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Providing the information requested would require a manual check of individual records which could only be done at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 13/09/2018 12:50:27 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

1655124

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Controls: EU Countries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government on what date they expect the EU will bring into force ETIAS (the European Travel Information and Authorisation System) and the EES (Entry / Exit System); what progress has been made in preparation for physical arrangements for crossing the border with EU Member States under these systems; and what agreement for these the Government has reached with the Police aux Frontières.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9688
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/07/2023 answer text <p>The EU Justice and Home Affairs Committee will meet on 19<sup>th</sup> October to agree a timeline for EES and ETIAS implementation. HMG are working towards EES implementation in late 2024. ETIAS was originally expected to go live six months after EES, but we await confirmation of this in October.</p><p>The Government is engaging both the European Commission and French Government through officials holding routine technical meetings to understand and influence the implementation plans of the new system. This includes working with port owners and operators to understand and support their plans to mitigate EES and ETIAS impacts at the border. HMG’s focus is on the juxtaposed locations of Dover, St Pancras and Eurotunnel as the EES processes there will take place before departure from the UK.</p><p>We have recently received agreement in principle from the French Ministry of Interior to proceed with a proposal to relocate the coach facility at the port of Dover to enable EES, ETIAS and border control checks to take place in one location.</p><p>However, it is ultimately for EU Member States and port owners and operators to implement the new system.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 31/07/2023 12:00:52 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

1655123

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	British Nationality: Assessments
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Murray of Blidworth on 30 December 2022 (HL4283) that the Home Office intended to set out their plans to review the Life in the UK handbook as part of wider nationality reforms “in the first half of next year”, and further to the letter dated 7 September 2022 from the then Minister for Safe and Legal Migration to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, what is the timetable for their review of the handbook.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9687
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/08/2023 answer text <p>We are still considering the timetable for potential work to review the handbook. We aim to set out the timetable for reviewing the handbook later this year.</p> answering member printed Lord Murray of Blidworth question first answered 08/08/2023 15:24:44 answering member 4950 label Biography information for Lord Murray of Blidworth
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

1655122

	registered interest
	date	25/07/2023
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Independent Anti-slavery Commissioner: Public Appointments
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to appoint an Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9686
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/08/2023 answer text <p>The role of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC) as set out in the 2015 Modern Slavery Act is to encourage good practice in the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of slavery and human trafficking offences and the identification of victims.</p><p>The Home Secretary recognises the importance of the IASC and had launched a new open competition to recruit for this role on the 23 February 2023, the process for which is now at an advanced stage.</p> answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom question first answered 01/08/2023 15:20:43 answering member 4888 label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

943360

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Migrants: Detainees
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the answer by the Minister for Immigration on 16 July (HC Deb, col 11), whether all of the 44 children held in immigration detention, in the last period for which numbers are available, were held with their families immediately prior to return; whether all were held at Tinsley House; and whether any were detained for longer than 72 hours.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9579
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2018 answer text <p>There were 44 children held in immigration detention between January and December 2017. 11 children were removed from the UK, with five being returned from Gatwick Pre-Departure Accommodation and six from the Family Unit within Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre. All 11 children who were returned were held with their families prior to return for less than 72 hours.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 30/07/2018 12:31:40 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

942036

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Visas: Grenfell Tower Inquiry
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether visas have been issued to members of families of Grenfell Tower fire victims attending the Grenfell Tower Inquiry that are limited to a period shorter than the expected length of that Inquiry; and, if so why.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9550
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>We will do everything we can to support the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry and enable Core Participants to attend. Where attendance at the Inquiry is raised, visas have been issued, including outside of the Immigration Rules, for periods of up to six months.</p><p>The Grenfell relatives’ policy introduced on 11 October 2017, was extended on 26 June to allow family members of victims or survivors with Core Participant status or who are called to give evidence, to extend their stay for further six-month periods. This is to allow relatives to remain at least until the anticipated close of the Inquiry oral evidence sessions.</p><p>Relatives who do not have CP status, or who wish to apply for a longer period of stay, may wish to consider whether they meet the requirements of existing published policies to come to or remain in the UK.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 23/07/2018 12:47:03 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

938070

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 14 June (HL Deb, col 1803), (1) what is the outcome of the check to ensure that no one is now having study restrictions placed on them inappropriately by means of an immigration bail condition; (2) what were the categories of people on whom restrictions were imposed; (3) on how many people were restrictions inappropriately imposed in each of those categories; and (4) what steps have been taken in respect of individuals on whom restrictions were inappropriately imposed.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9376
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>The Home Office completed the checks to ensure that no one has had a study restriction imposed, as part of their bail restrictions, inappropriately, by 31 May. Furthermore, the Home Office has implemented ongoing safeguards to ensure that study restrictions are only imposed where appropriate.We do not hold detailed information on all categories of persons who were incorrectly given this restriction, but the largest category of cases were asylum seekers who had not exhausted their appeal rights.</p><p>Provisional management information indicates that over 4,000 people have had their bail restriction on study varied in May 2018, although it should be noted that it is not possible to distinguish the exact nature of the variation that was applied to their bail conditions. We believe we have issued new bail notices to all those affected to reflect this variation, but will look at any new case brought to our attention.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL9375 question first answered 23/07/2018 13:50:18 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

938069

	registered interest
	date	10/07/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Bail
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 14 June (HL Deb, col 1803), whether the check to ensure that no one is now having study restrictions placed on them inappropriately by means of an immigration bail condition has been completed; and if not, when will it be completed.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL9375
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2018 answer text <p>The Home Office completed the checks to ensure that no one has had a study restriction imposed, as part of their bail restrictions, inappropriately, by 31 May. Furthermore, the Home Office has implemented ongoing safeguards to ensure that study restrictions are only imposed where appropriate.We do not hold detailed information on all categories of persons who were incorrectly given this restriction, but the largest category of cases were asylum seekers who had not exhausted their appeal rights.</p><p>Provisional management information indicates that over 4,000 people have had their bail restriction on study varied in May 2018, although it should be noted that it is not possible to distinguish the exact nature of the variation that was applied to their bail conditions. We believe we have issued new bail notices to all those affected to reflect this variation, but will look at any new case brought to our attention.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL9376 question first answered 23/07/2018 13:50:18 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

908909

	registered interest
	date	21/05/2018
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Immigration Controls
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the reasons someone might be banned from re-entry to the UK following voluntary departure, in addition to those listed in the guidance published in April 2017; whether there is provision for a discretionary ban on re-entry to the UK when no published criteria for a ban apply; and what is the scope of discretion as regards the length of the ban.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL8071
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2018 answer text <p>All of the reasons why a person may be subject to a re-entry ban and the associated length of the ban are clearly outlined within the following guidance published on Gov.UK on 6 April 2017.</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/606970/GI-Re-entry-bans-v7.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/606970/GI-Re-entry-bans-v7.pdf</a></p><p>The guidance is based on paragraphs A320 and 320(7B) of the Immigration Rules which set out the general grounds on which entry clearance or leave to enter the UK is to be refused.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 05/06/2018 15:29:13 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name GI-Re-entry-bans-v7.pdf title Assets - Re-entry bans
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee

510214

	registered interest
	date	11/04/2016
	answering body	Home Office
	answering dept id	1
	answering dept short name	Home Office
	answering dept sort name	Home Office
	hansard heading	Asylum: Afghanistan
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will announce the outcome of their review of their policy of returning to Afghanistan Afghan military interpreters who have sought asylum in the UK.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hamwee
	uin	HL7420
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2016 answer text <p>The policy on considering asylum claims is not under review. We carefully consider all asylum claims made in the UK, including those made by former interpreters with our armed forces in Afghanistan, in accordance with our international obligations under the Refugee Convention. Those who demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution are normally granted protection and are not expected to return to their country.</p><p>Those who are found not to be in need of international protection are refused but have a right of appeal to the independent courts. Once all appeal rights are exhausted, they are required to leave the UK, failing which their removal will be enforced.</p><p>Separate schemes have existed since 2013 to assist interpreters previously employed by the UK Armed Forces. These apply only to those who have remained in Afghanistan and, in recognition of their unique and exceptional service or the danger interpreters may face because of their work, can lead to relocation to the UK if certain criteria are met.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/04/2016 12:36:35 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	2652 label Biography information for Baroness Hamwee