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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading China: Cryptocurrencies more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to deter Chinese criminal gangs using cryptocurrencies to launder significant sums of money; whether they have made any assessment of the scale of the problem and of the nature and likely efficacy of Chinese anti money laundering laws. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2973 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The Government has taken steps to build resilience to economic crime abroad, and passed legislation at home to respond to current and emerging threats. This includes responding to the risks posed by cryptoassets, which we assess remain an important facilitator for criminal transactions, as set out in the National Crime Agency's National Strategic Assessment of Serious and Organised Crime Threats. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023) introduced enhanced powers to seize, freeze, convert and recover cryptoassets. The UK remains vigilant to emerging threats, regardless of where they originate, and will continue to respond comprehensively.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:08.733Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:08.733Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1693157
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the tenth anniversary of the Report of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, and what steps they have taken to implement its recommendations. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2975 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the appalling human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as documented by the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry Report on Human Rights in the country. The UK has responded to the report's recommendations by continuing to press for an annual debate in the UN Security Council, and working to secure a robust resolution on the DPRK at the UN Human Rights Council. On 17 August 2023, at the first UNSC open meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK since 2017, the UK highlighted inextricable links between the DPRK's human rights violations and its illegal weapons programme, and called on the DPRK to engage with the UN Special Rapporteur. This year, the UK will again work closely with partners to secure a strong resolution which stresses the importance of following-up recommendations from the COI Report and provides the basis for further work on a credible framework for accountability for human rights violations in the DPRK.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL2976 more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.293Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.293Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1693158
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star this property date less than 2024-03-04more like thismore than 2024-03-04
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading North Korea: Human Rights and Humanitarian Situation more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of human rights violations and the humanitarian situation in North Korea and whether they intend to raise concerns at the UN Security Council and at the next meeting of the UN Human Rights Council. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2976 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-18more like thismore than 2024-03-18
star this property answer text <p>The UK is deeply concerned about the appalling human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), as documented by the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry Report on Human Rights in the country. The UK has responded to the report's recommendations by continuing to press for an annual debate in the UN Security Council, and working to secure a robust resolution on the DPRK at the UN Human Rights Council. On 17 August 2023, at the first UNSC open meeting on the human rights situation in the DPRK since 2017, the UK highlighted inextricable links between the DPRK's human rights violations and its illegal weapons programme, and called on the DPRK to engage with the UN Special Rapporteur. This year, the UK will again work closely with partners to secure a strong resolution which stresses the importance of following-up recommendations from the COI Report and provides the basis for further work on a credible framework for accountability for human rights violations in the DPRK.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL2975 more like this
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less than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.347Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-18T16:03:56.347Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
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star this property date less than 2024-03-01more like thismore than 2024-03-01
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading Bangladesh: Rohingya more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with Sumbul Rizvi, the UNHCR Representative in Bangladesh, regarding the security situation for Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, in particular regarding any increases of serious protection incidents, including reports of killings, torture, abductions and sexual and gender-based violence; and to what extent they take such matters into account in determining the amount and nature of support they provide to Rohinya refugees there. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2933 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-15more like thismore than 2024-03-15
star this property answer text <p>We are concerned at the increase in serious protection incidents in the refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. The UK regularly discusses protection and security challenges for Rohingya refugees with UNHCR, including what more can be done to try to address these issues through programme interventions, and how to support the Government of Bangladesh in their efforts to ensure security in the camps. UK programming is addressing protection issues in the camps, including helping UNICEF tackle child labour and child marriage, and supporting UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) in preventing and addressing gender-based violence. The UK also supports a consortium of International NGOs, led by Norwegian Refugee Council, to address the drivers and impact of protection incidents.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-15T14:54:59.77Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-15T14:54:59.77Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692885
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star this property date less than 2024-02-29more like thismore than 2024-02-29
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Sudan: Foreign Relations more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, following the appointment of Tom Perriello as a temporary US special envoy for Sudan, when they intend to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2867 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-14more like thismore than 2024-03-14
star this property answer text <p>We do not currently have plans to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan. The Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea spends a significant amount of time on efforts to secure peace in Sudan, working closely with other envoys covering Sudan. Our Ambassador to Khartoum - now based in Addis Ababa - continues to engage with key international partners on achieving the UK's strategic objectives, as do other British Ambassadors in the region. We welcome Tom Perriello's appointment as the United States' new special envoy for Sudan, Minister Mitchell spoke with him on Monday 11th March.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-14T17:53:09.473Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-14T17:53:09.473Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692583
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading South Sudan: Elections more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of concerns about a lack of preparedness for the holding of elections in South Sudan, as expressed in the discussion paper How (not) to hold elections in South Sudan published by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in April 2023. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2824 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>Implementation of South Sudan's Peace Agreement, including election preparations, are behind schedule. The UK continues to press for implementation of South Sudan's Peace Agreement and a peaceful transition to democracy through peaceful, credible and inclusive elections.  We urge the Government of South Sudan to implement a credible electoral process for elections. Electoral credibility, the opening of political and civic space, empowering the armed forces, and the funding and operationalisation of the electoral institutions are necessary to mitigate the risk of violence and allow elections to be as safe and inclusive as possible.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T17:35:03.377Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T17:35:03.377Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692584
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property hansard heading South Sudan: Elections more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the remarks of the chairman of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission that there is a lack of political agreement in South Sudan to enable free and credible elections to take place; and whether they intend to make representations to the government of South Sudan on voter registration and expediting the work of the National Elections Commission. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2825 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>The UK has taken note of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission Chairman's comments and calls on the South Sudanese Government to expand political and civic space. The voices of South Sudan's diverse population, including those who hold opposing views, must be heard to ensure peaceful, credible and inclusive elections. We welcome the passing of South Sudan's National Elections Act in September 2023, but note that this was 13 months behind the transitional government's timelines set out in their Roadmap. We urge the Government of South Sudan to operationalise this law by reconstituting, adequately financing and empowering electoral institutions, including the National Elections Commission.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Benyon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T17:37:01.44Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T17:37:01.44Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Benyon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692585
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading Chelsea Football Club: Sales more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure the prompt delivery of the pledged £2.5 billion from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to support victims of Russia's invasion of Ukraine; and when they anticipate that this will happen. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2826 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>The proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC are currently frozen in a UK bank account while independent experts establish a foundation to manage and distribute the money. A licence from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation will then be needed to move the funds to the foundation. We are working as quickly as possible, including with our international partners, to ensure funds are released and reach Ukraine.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T16:28:13.073Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T16:28:13.073Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1692586
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star this property date less than 2024-02-28more like thismore than 2024-02-28
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 208 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
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star this property hansard heading Tunisia: Political Prisoners more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Tunisia on the imprisonment of Rached Ghannouchi and of other opposition figures. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2827 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
star this property answer text <p>We monitor the political and human rights situation in Tunisia closely. On 18 April 2023, I [Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon] made clear the UK's view that the wave of arrests, including of Rached Ghannouchi and restrictions on political opposition in Tunisia were eroding the space for plurality. I reiterated this message during my meeting with the Tunisian Foreign Minister on 12 October 2023. The Association Council was also an opportunity for the UK to discuss the principles and benefits of an open and democratic society, of legitimate political opposition, the separation of powers, civil society and an inclusive political process.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2024-03-13T16:36:32.923Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-13T16:36:32.923Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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1692239
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star this property date less than 2024-02-27more like thismore than 2024-02-27
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Home Office more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Nicaragua more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many asylum seekers from Nicaragua have arrived in the UK in each year since 2018; and how many of those have been granted asylum so far. more like this
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Lord Alton of Liverpool remove filter
unstar this property uin HL2784 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
star this property answer text <p>The Home Office publishes data on asylum as part of the ‘Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release’ which is published on gov.uk. Data on asylum applications and initial decisions by nationality are published in tables Asy_D01 and Asy_D02 of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/immigration-system-statistics-data-tables#asylum-applications-decisions-and-resettlement" target="_blank">‘Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets’</a>. Information on how to use the dataset can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbook. The latest data relates to the year ending December 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Please note, the applications data in Asy_D01 relates to applications for asylum – not arrivals. Individuals must be in the country to apply for asylum; some will apply immediately upon arrival, but some may be in the country for a period of time before applying. Arrival information for refugees is not collected as part of the asylum application.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that initial decisions in Asy_D02 are based on date of decision and do not necessarily relate to applications made in the same period. For example, a decision in 2023 may relate to an application made in 2022.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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less than 2024-03-12T13:09:43.583Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-12T13:09:43.583Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
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unstar this property file name Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets.xlsx more like this
star this property title Asy_D01 and Asy_D02 more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this