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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-22more like thismore than 2021-07-22
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Deportation: Zimbabwe more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they sought legal advice in respect of the Zimbabwean nationals due to be deported on 21 July in relation to (1) non-refoulement, and (2) the risk posed to individuals being deported from the UK to Zimbabwe by the Emergency Travel Document process; and if so, what steps they took as a result. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2289 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-08-05more like thismore than 2021-08-05
answer text <p>FNOs selected for deportation have either been convicted of an offence that has caused serious harm, are a persistent offender, or represent a threat to national security.</p><p>Deportation of foreign criminals is subject to several exceptions, including where doing so would be a breach of a person’s European Convention on Human Rights or the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention. All those that were deported on the flight were provided with the opportunity to raise claims, including asylum and human rights claims, prior to their deportation and were given a minimum of 5 working days’ notice of their removal directions, in accordance with published policy.</p><p>Re-documentation interviews with officials from countries of return are a standard part of Home Office process where an interview is required by the receiving country to enable the confirmation of nationality and identity, in order for a travel document to be produced.</p><p>All of those that were returned were free of any legal barriers. Our priority will always be to keep our communities safe, and since January 2019 we have returned 7,985 foreign criminals from the UK.</p>
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-08-05T12:05:54.06Zmore like thismore than 2021-08-05T12:05:54.06Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1347597
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-07-15more like thismore than 2021-07-15
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: EU Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to provide funding to agencies and local authorities to support EU citizens facing problems accessing their rights and entitlements in the UK, including issues with the EU Settlement Scheme, given that the Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens’ Rights Agreements does not deal with individual cases. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL2055 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-07-29more like thismore than 2021-07-29
answer text <p>The Home Office remains committed to ensuring those who are eligible can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), including those who are vulnerable, need extra support or are harder to reach. <br> <br> £22 million of funding, through to 30 September 2021, has been awarded to a network of 72 charities and local authorities across the UK, to ensure important information and assistance gets through to those who are hardest to reach, and no one is left behind. This support has continued beyond the 30 June 2021 deadline to ensure continuing support for vulnerable citizens applying late</p><p><br> Guidance on how to apply and details of the support available to applicants is available through the EU Settlement Resolution Centre (SRC), which is open seven days a week to provide assistance over the telephone and by email, and the SRC also provides a direct line for organisations, charities, social workers, and local authorities working with vulnerable groups.</p><p>We are working closely with the Grant-funded Network (GFN) and other key stakeholders, collating feedback, to help establish the needs and scale of support beyond September 2021.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-07-29T12:42:35.607Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-29T12:42:35.607Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1315915
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-18more like thismore than 2021-05-18
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Passports: Dual Nationality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government why dual country nationals are required to send their original foreign passport to the Home Office when applying to renew their UK passport; and what consideration they have given to allowing those individuals to instead supply a certified copy. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL327 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-02more like thismore than 2021-06-02
answer text <p>Where a dual national holds a passport issued by another country, HM Passport Office requires this to be provided in support of a British passport application as part of its range of checks to confirm the applicant’s identity and eligibility. This includes ensuring the British passport is issued in the same identity the holder uses for all official purposes.</p><p>We ask customers to send their original document to allow physical checks ensure it is genuine, and we can return it during the application process if requested. In countries where legal restrictions prevent a customer submitting their passport as part of their application, a ‘local service’ is in place to submit the application so officials can check the original document and send a copy to HM Passport Office in the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Greenhalgh more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-06-02T15:11:18Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-02T15:11:18Z
answering member
4877
label Biography information for Lord Greenhalgh more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1314960
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-17more like thismore than 2021-05-17
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: EEA Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that British citizens who are also EU/EEA citizens do not receive communications asking them to apply for settled status; and what estimate they have made of the number of such citizens who have been contacted to apply for settled status. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL254 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-06-02more like thismore than 2021-06-02
answer text <p>The Government is using every possible channel to encourage everyone who may be eligible for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to apply. The Home Office has worked extensively to promote awareness of the EUSS. Since 2019, we have delivered a major EUSS paid advertising campaign, and worked closely with employers, local authorities, stakeholders and charities to raise awareness and support applications.</p><p>The Home Office is currently working with HMRC and DWP to send letters to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who receive benefits, but it appears are yet to apply to the EUSS. These letters seek to encourage recipients to apply to the EUSS to protect their existing rights in the UK before the deadline of 30 June 2021.</p><p>In trying to reach as many people as possible, there may be a small number of instances where these letters are sent to recipients who are naturalised as a British citizen. The letter may also be received by a small number of individuals who have already applied to the EUSS, for example because they applied after the initial exercise with DWP or HMRC was completed, but before the letter was sent out. The letter makes clear anyone who is a British citizen or already has EUSS status does not need to take any action.</p><p>As of 30 April 2021, 4.9m grants of status had been made. The Home Office urges anyone eligible for the EUSS to apply before the 30 June deadline to ensure their rights are protected following the end of the grace period.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-06-02T12:42:24.973Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-02T12:42:24.973Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1289115
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-23more like thismore than 2021-02-23
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Domestic Abuse more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the whether current statutory safeguarding provisions adequately (1) assist young victims of intimate partner violence, and (2) deal with perpetrators of intimate partner violence. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL13560 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-03-09more like thismore than 2021-03-09
answer text <p>(i) Young Victims</p><p>We recently published an updated version of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018’. The guidance specifically references teenage relationship abuse as part of the statutory definition of domestic abuse. It also outlines the ‘assessment of risk outside the home’ which ensures that practitioners are alert to the risk of abuse for young people within their own intimate relationships.</p><p>Further to this, the draft guidance that will accompany the Domestic Abuse bill covers abuse in teenage relationships. The guidance has been seen in draft by a wide range of sector representatives, who have provided feedback. The guidance is being finalised ahead of a formal consultation period in the spring.</p><p>(ii) Perpetrators</p><p>The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (“CJA 2003”) provides for the establishment of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (“MAPPA”) in each of the 42 criminal justice areas in England and Wales. These are designed to protect the public, including previous victims of crime, from serious harm by sexual and violent offenders. They require the local criminal justice agencies and other bodies dealing with offenders to work together in partnership in dealing with these offenders.</p><p>MAPPA guidance states that under the Children Act 2004, the Responsible Authority and DTC agencies have a statutory duty to make arrangements for ensuring that ‘their functions are discharged having regard to the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children’ and that ‘children should not be treated by MAPPA as ‘mini-adults’’.</p><p>The draft Domestic Abuse Statutory Guidance which is due to be published following royal assent of the Bill also includes young people who perpetrate abuse.</p><p>Young people perpetrating abuse in their relationships must be supported in an appropriate way that places emphasis on tackling the drivers of their behaviour. Court and responding agencies must take into account youth justice guidelines when responding to cases of teenage relationship abuse, avoid unnecessarily criminalising young people, and identify appropriate interventions to address behaviours that might constitute or lead to abuse. Relevant youth justice guidelines include:</p><ul><li>Case management guidance for Youth Offending Teams</li><li>Standards for children in the Youth Justice System</li><li>Crown Prosecution Service guidance on youth offenders</li><li>Sentencing Council guidelines on sentencing children and young people</li></ul>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-03-09T16:42:18.977Zmore like thismore than 2021-03-09T16:42:18.977Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1283709
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-02-03more like thismore than 2021-02-03
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: EEA Nationals and EU Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) EU, and (2) EEA, citizens with settled status have been denied citizenship because they did not have Comprehensive Sickness Insurance during their qualifying period of residence. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL12927 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-02-15more like thismore than 2021-02-15
answer text <p>We are not aware of any applications for British Citizenship being refused purely based on the requirement for Comprehensive Sickness Insurance under EEA Regulations.</p><p>Holding Comprehensive Sickness Insurance is not a mandatory requirement for the award of British citizenship or for being awarded Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-02-15T14:59:04.923Zmore like thismore than 2021-02-15T14:59:04.923Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1273528
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-30more like thismore than 2020-12-30
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Immigration: EU Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to provide pre-settled status for EU citizens who can demonstrate their intention to settle in the UK before 31 December but were prevented from doing so by restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including (1) those who are currently resident in Australia and New Zealand, and (2) those who can demonstrate a previous tie with the UK including (a) a National Insurance number, and (b) an earlier period of residence. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL11635 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-13more like thismore than 2021-01-13
answer text <p>The end of the transition period at 11 pm on 31 December 2020 remains the point by which EU citizens need to have been resident in the UK to be eligible for pre- settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). There are no plans to extend this deadline for those who wished to travel to the UK for the first time in order to apply to the EUSS, but did not do so.</p><p>EU citizens and their family members who were resident in the UK before 31 December and are outside the UK on that date are eligible to apply to the EUSS, including from overseas, by the deadline of 30 June 2021.</p><p>Published guidance for EUSS applicants on the impact of COVID-19 is available at:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-eu-settlement-scheme-guidance-for-applicants</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2021-01-13T17:42:13.96Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-13T17:42:13.96Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1259962
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-12-09more like thismore than 2020-12-09
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Migrants: Sleeping Rough more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that the new Immigration Rules applying from 1 January 2021, including those which make rough sleeping grounds for refusing and cancelling someone’s right to remain in the UK, do not deter people experiencing homelessness from accessing support. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL11271 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-12-22more like thismore than 2020-12-22
answer text <p>The new Immigration Rule which makes provision for the refusal or cancellation of permission to stay in the UK on the basis of rough sleeping will be used sparingly, and only where individuals have refused support offers such as accommodation and are engaged in persistent anti-social behaviour.</p><p>The Home Office and the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government are working together to encourage local authorities and approved charities to resolve the immigration status of eligible rough sleepers and unlock access to any benefits and entitlements that rough sleepers may be eligible for.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-12-22T16:05:46.917Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-22T16:05:46.917Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1238164
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-28more like thismore than 2020-09-28
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Asylum: Napier Barracks and Penally Camp more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government under what circumstances would an absconding process be triggered when a person is held at (1) the Napier Barracks in Folkestone, and (2) the Penally Barracks in South Pembrokeshire; and what are the consequences of that process being implemented. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL8504 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-10-12more like thismore than 2020-10-12
answer text <p>Napier and Penally Barracks are accommodation centres and not detention centres. The people who are supported there are able to leave the site and complete a register when leaving or entering.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has established absconder policies and procedures for use across the asylum accommodation estate which we will apply in Napier and Penally.</p><p> </p><p>If applicants leave the site on their own accord, for more than one day, without having obtained agreement, the Provider shall notify the Home Office with written confirmation of the unauthorised absence using the relevant part of the Service Commission Form.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office will look into the unauthorised absence by contacting the applicant or their representatives by telephone to determine whether they have moved to an alternative address.</p><p> </p><p>If no contact is made the absconder’s details will be circulated on the Police National Computer (PNC) database by the PNC team. The PNC team will forward details of absconder notifications to the National Absconder Tracing Team (NATT)</p><p> </p><p>The NATT is responsible for initiating tracing action on all absconders, with the exception of Criminal Casework (CC) absconders. Absconder tracing will be prioritised for removable cases, highest harm cases, vulnerable adults and missing children. On identifying a new address, NATT will make a tasking referral to the relevant Immigration Compliance and Enforcement (ICE) team for further action</p><p> </p><p>The majority of the people we house abide by the conditions of their support and life in the United Kingdom and significant incidents are rare.</p><p>All asylum seekers moving to Napier and Penally will have security checks on arrival in the United Kingdom, and health screening. In addition, further checks will be conducted prior to arrival on site to ensure that they are suitable for transfer from their previous accommodation. Anyone arriving at this site will have already been in quarantine for 14 days, as per public health guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The safety and wellbeing of those we support, and the local communities are paramount. The Home Office will continue to work closely with the police and other authorities in preparing for and managing the impacts of these processes, with a clear focus on the welfare and wellbeing of both those on sites and local residents.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-10-12T15:59:53.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-12T15:59:53.547Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1231316
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-09-03more like thismore than 2020-09-03
answering body
Home Office remove filter
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Refugees: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they plan to resume the resettlement scheme for refugees. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL7752 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-14more like thismore than 2020-09-14
answer text <p>It is not currently possible to undertake resettlement activity due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are working on detailed plans to recommence resettlement arrivals as soon as it is safe and operationally viable to do so.</p><p>The resumption of refugee resettlement arrivals, including community sponsorship, remains dependent on a number of factors including: the lifting of restrictions imposed by the governments of those countries and in the UK; the ability of our international partners to operate; the reopening of the UK’s visa application centres; local authority and central government capacity in light of COVID-19; and recovery of the asylum system from the impact of COVID-19.</p><p>We continue to closely monitor the situation and remain in regular dialogue with our international and domestic stakeholders.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-09-14T13:20:09.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-14T13:20:09.43Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this