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1133794

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Civil Servants
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 31 May (HL15807), in what circumstances they withhold from Parliament the names of civil servants who have been convicted in open court, and sentenced to prison, for offences in connection with their official duties.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL16545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2019 answer text <p>When a member of staff has been sentenced in court following an arrest by the Home Office Anti-Corruption team, the name of the civil servant is not disclosed. Although the names of staff members are known in court, this is not necessarily the same as being in the public domain.</p><p>The disclosure of names would have to satisfy a high threshold under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and s.9 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 makes it an offence to disclose the fact of an offence in respect of a rehabilitated person.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 04/07/2019 15:37:04 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

1133796

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Offenders
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their personnel policies and procedures would allow ex-offenders to be employed in the Home Office for duties involving immigration or border control.
tabling member printed	Lord Marlesford
uin	HL16547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2019 answer text <p>Home Office staff are held to the highest standards of honesty and integrity and all candidates who are considered for appointment undergo stringent pre-employment and security checks before taking up post.</p><p>We recognise the contribution that former offenders can make to our workforce, however, in deciding whether to make an appointment we would consider a range of factors, including the nature of the position and the circumstances of the offence.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 03/07/2019 16:28:41 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	1854 label Biography information for Lord Marlesford

1133810

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Offences against Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of victims of grooming gangs in England and Wales; what proportion of the perpetrators involved in such gangs they estimate to have been Muslim; and what assistance they provide to victims of such gangs.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL16561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2019 answer text <p>The Government has estimated that there were approximately 6,850 victims of organised child sexual exploitation in the UK in 2015. This estimate includes organised child sexual exploitation committed by groups and gangs within a range of contexts. There is no data that delineates crimes which might be described as “grooming gang” offending from other forms of child sexual exploitation.</p><p><br>Government does not hold data on the religious beliefs of offenders.</p><p><br>The Government attaches the highest priority to tackling all forms of sexual exploitation and to ensuring that all victims and survivors get the protection and support they need.</p><p>The Government provides funding for support services across the country to help victims and survivors cope and recover. Funding for specialised rape and sexual abuse support services has increased this year by 10%, totalling £24m over the next three years. In 2019/20, the Government will also provide around £68m to PCCs to commission emotional and practical support services for victims of crime in their area. £4.7m of this funding is ring-fenced for supporting victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 03/07/2019 16:28:25 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1133811

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Offences against Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 7 August 2018 (HL9879 and HL9880), what discussions they have had, and with whom, about the investigation of whether any police officers and council officials failed to fulfil their statutory duty to protect victims of grooming gangs; and whether there have been any prosecutions of any such officers and officials.
tabling member printed	Lord Pearson of Rannoch
uin	HL16562
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2019 answer text <p>The extent to which statutory authorities have failed to protect children from sexual exploitation is being investigated by bodies that are rightly independent of Government.</p><p><br>The Government established the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse to consider the extent to which institutions in England and Wales have failed in their duty to protect children from sexual abuse. The Inquiry has announced that it is investigating child sexual exploitation by organised networks and will examine the extent to which the relevant authorities effectively identified the risk and took action to prevent it. The Inquiry operates independently of Government and, within its terms of reference, decides for itself what it investigates and how.</p><p><br>The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigates the most serious and sensitive incidents and allegations involving the police. The IOPC is independent of Government and the police, and is responsible for the investigations it carries out.</p><p><br>Government does not hold information on prosecutions specifically relating to different types of misconduct in a public office.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 03/07/2019 16:27:48 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	3153 label Biography information for Lord Pearson of Rannoch

1133814

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the report by the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration An inspection of the policies and practices of the Home Office’s Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Systems relating to charging and fees, published on 4 April, what progress they have made in reviewing the level of fees for children's nationality and immigration applications and the fee waiver process; and when they expect to announce any decision on that matter.
tabling member printed	Lord Russell of Liverpool
uin	HL16565
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office keeps its fees for immigration and nationality under regular review, including those for children’s nationality and immigration applications, and changes to individual charges need to be made with a view to maintaining the overall purpose of the fees and charging legislation.</p><p>The Home Office included its response to the Chief Inspector’s recommendations around fee waivers, in its formal response which can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-of-home-office-bics-policies-and-practices-relating-to-charging-and-fees" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-of-home-office-bics-policies-and-practices-relating-to-charging-and-fees </a></p><p>These recommendations have been partially accepted and the Home Office has recently reviewed and updated it fee waiver policy. In addition, the Home Office has invested in recruitment and continued process improvement and also engaged with Local Authorities on how better to identify and, where required, prioritise fee waiver applications from those who are most vulnerable. Current fee levels and policies remain under consideration at this point in time.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL16566 question first answered 04/07/2019 10:52:41 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name 19_04_04_Formal_response_Charging_inspection.pdf title Response - Inspection of HO Bics Policices
tabling member	2134 label Biography information for Lord Russell of Liverpool

1133815

registered interest
date	20/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Immigration: Children
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that they make timely decisions following their review of the effects of charging of fees for children's nationality and immigration applications, regardless of any potential delay in the Comprehensive Spending Review.
tabling member printed	Lord Russell of Liverpool
uin	HL16566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2019 answer text <p>The Home Office keeps its fees for immigration and nationality under regular review, including those for children’s nationality and immigration applications, and changes to individual charges need to be made with a view to maintaining the overall purpose of the fees and charging legislation.</p><p>The Home Office included its response to the Chief Inspector’s recommendations around fee waivers, in its formal response which can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-of-home-office-bics-policies-and-practices-relating-to-charging-and-fees" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/response-to-an-inspection-of-home-office-bics-policies-and-practices-relating-to-charging-and-fees </a></p><p>These recommendations have been partially accepted and the Home Office has recently reviewed and updated it fee waiver policy. In addition, the Home Office has invested in recruitment and continued process improvement and also engaged with Local Authorities on how better to identify and, where required, prioritise fee waiver applications from those who are most vulnerable. Current fee levels and policies remain under consideration at this point in time.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL16565 question first answered 04/07/2019 10:52:41 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford attachment 1 file name 19_04_04_Formal_response_Charging_inspection.pdf title Response - Inspection of HO Bics Policices
tabling member	2134 label Biography information for Lord Russell of Liverpool

1133459

registered interest
date	19/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Oppression
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of what constitutes persecution of groups of people.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of Coventry
uin	HL16494
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/07/2019 answer text <p>The Government defines persecution as an act that is sufficient serious in nature and repetition as to constitute a severe violation of basic human rights. Such acts could be perpetrated against individuals or groups of people.</p><p>The definition is contained in the Refugee or Person in Need of International Protection (Qualification) Regulations 2006, which reflect the Refugee Convention and EU law.</p><p>We support those who have suffered persecution by providing a place of safety for refugees through our resettlement schemes and the in-country asylum process.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 03/07/2019 16:29:43 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4266 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Coventry

1133037

registered interest
date	18/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Overseas Visitors
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many individuals were refused visas to travel to the UK for the DfID Safeguarding Summit in October 2018.
tabling member printed	Lord Collins of Highbury
uin	HL16455
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>This information requested is not published. Attending meetings, conferences and seminars are all allowed under the Visitor Rules. UKVI has in place engagement teams who can work with event organisers ahead of events to support them through visa processes. Event organisers can approach UKVI directly, we also identify organisers through engagement with other government department and external Stakeholders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL16456 HL16457 question first answered 02/07/2019 15:57:25 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury

1133038

registered interest
date	18/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Overseas Visitors
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many individuals were refused visas to travel to the UK for Wilton Park events in 2018.
tabling member printed	Lord Collins of Highbury
uin	HL16456
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>This information requested is not published. Attending meetings, conferences and seminars are all allowed under the Visitor Rules. UKVI has in place engagement teams who can work with event organisers ahead of events to support them through visa processes. Event organisers can approach UKVI directly, we also identify organisers through engagement with other government department and external Stakeholders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL16455 HL16457 question first answered 02/07/2019 15:57:25 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury

1133039

registered interest
date	18/06/2019
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Visas: Overseas Visitors
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many individuals were refused visas to travel to the UK for the Global Disability Summit in July 2018.
tabling member printed	Lord Collins of Highbury
uin	HL16457
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>This information requested is not published. Attending meetings, conferences and seminars are all allowed under the Visitor Rules. UKVI has in place engagement teams who can work with event organisers ahead of events to support them through visa processes. Event organisers can approach UKVI directly, we also identify organisers through engagement with other government department and external Stakeholders.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL16455 HL16456 question first answered 02/07/2019 15:57:25 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	4222 label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury