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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-29more like thismore than 2024-07-29
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
hansard heading Refugees: Afghanistan more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist women in Afghanistan who are at risk because of their activities promoting or supporting women's rights, democracy or human rights to come to the UK as refugees. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL411 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-12more like thismore than 2024-08-12
answer text <p>The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) and Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) currently provide routes for eligible people in Afghanistan to come to the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>The ACRS was designed to support those who have assisted UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for UK values, as well as vulnerable people. We have welcomed individuals under all three referral pathways on the ACRS, providing a route for resettlement to the UK for at-risk women and girls in Afghanistan and the region.</p><p> </p><p>Flights are continuing to bring those eligible to the UK at pace.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Hanson of Flint more like this
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less than 2024-08-12T09:53:30.937Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-12T09:53:30.937Z
answering member
533
label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1722373
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-07-22more like thismore than 2024-07-22
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
hansard heading Climate Change: Fires more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the increase in the risk of wildfires as a result of climate change, what plans they have to ensure the safety of firefighters and communities in light of this increased risk, and whether they plan to introduce a national wildfire plan. more like this
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Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL202 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-08-06more like thismore than 2024-08-06
answer text <p>Preparing for the future not only means tackling the climate emergencies, but also adapting to the changes they will bring to our environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office works closely with other departments including the Met Office, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and stakeholders including National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the England and Wales Wildfire Forum (EWWF) to understand and mitigate the risk of wildfire as set out in the Wildfire Framework for England. The framework can be found at <a href="https://fireengland.uk/publications/reports/wildfire-framework-england" target="_blank">Wildfire Framework for England | Fire England</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In 24/25, the Home Office is funding a new National Resilience Wildfire Advisor to assess what additional wildfire national capabilities might be needed to increase resilience to the wildfire risk and to ensure coordination of approaches across the sector.</p>
answering member printed Lord Hanson of Flint more like this
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less than 2024-08-06T15:18:50.25Zmore like thismore than 2024-08-06T15:18:50.25Z
answering member
533
label Biography information for Lord Hanson of Flint 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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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
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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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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 more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
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
1224701
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-14more like thismore than 2020-07-14
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
hansard heading Prostitution: Leeds 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 outcomes of the Leeds Red Light Zone review; what plans they have to encourage the application of similar managed approaches to sex work in other parts of the country; and what support they will offer to Leeds to strengthen and support implementation there. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL6826 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
answer text <p>Local areas and police forces are in the best position to identify and respond to issues around sex work and prostitution in their area. We know that issues around sex work and prostitution are complex, which can impact on individuals and communities in different ways. Police forces and others are able to adapt their approach to take account of these complexities and are supported in doing so by national NPCC guidance on sex work and prostitution.</p><p>Since 2016 we have provided over £2.5m of funding through the Tampon Tax Fund and VAWG Transformation Fund to specialist organisations and projects in a number of local areas supporting sex workers.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-07-28T14:43:48.187Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-28T14:43:48.187Z
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
1204220
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-16more like thismore than 2020-06-16
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office remove filter
hansard heading UK Visas and Immigration: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the capacity of UK Visa and Immigration services to process applications, following the suspension of the priority service and the closure of Sopra Steria and some VFS global visa application centres; what consideration they have given to the need to process applications from NHS staff before the suggested changeover date of 5 August; and when they expect a full service will resume. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
uin HL5750 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
answer text <p>As UK Visas and Immigration begins to reopen its Visa Application Centres both in the UK and overseas, we are working closely with our partners to maximise the available capacity to service applicants in line with social distancing rules in each location.</p><p> </p><p>For those applicants who are due to start work in the NHS but who are unable to make their application from overseas due to the temporary closure of the Visa Application Centres, they should contact the UKVI NHS Team by emailing UKVINHSTeam@homeoffice.gov.uk and the team will seek to assist them.</p><p> </p><p>Applicants sponsored by the NHS who lodge an application in the UK under Tier 2 can begin work immediately while their application is under consideration.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office has put in place a range of measures to support those affected by the covid-19 outbreak, full details of which are published on GOV.UK at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents. The department continues to monitor the situation closely and takes these exceptional circumstances into account.</p><p> </p><p>These are unprecedented times and further adjustments may be made to requirements where necessary and appropriate, to ensure people are not unduly affected by circumstances beyond their control.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-06-30T15:59:05.427Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-30T15:59:05.427Z
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