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1419983

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date	04/02/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Asylum: Germany
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to assess the process for managing asylum applications in Germany before the conclusion of the passage of the Nationality and Borders Bill.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5976
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/02/2022 answer text <p>We are aware of various practices across EU member states, including Germany, with respect to processing asylum claims and maintain a consistent dialogue with our international partners to see what we can learn from their approach.</p><p>This government has been clear on its commitment to overhauling the current asylum system, which is obviously broken and in critical need of reform. The New Plan for Immigration brings about a suite of measures designed to reduce the abuse of the asylum system, improve efficiency and focus resources on those in most need of our support.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office is pursuing a programme of transformation and business improvement initiatives which will speed up decision making, reduce the time people spend in the system and reduce the numbers who are awaiting an interview or decision. This includes almost doubling decision makers number to c.1,000 and providing improved training and career progression opportunities to aid retention of staff.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 16/02/2022 12:46:53 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1419984

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Slavery: Convictions
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) brothels, (2) nail bars, (3) car washes, and (4) cannabis farms, closed following (a) arrests, and (b) convictions, arising from modern slavery in 2020; and how many convictions have been obtained since then.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2022 answer text <p>The Home Office does not hold case-specific data, such as business closures, for modern slavery offences. Criminal justice statistics, including outcomes for modern slavery offences, are published quarterly by the Ministry of Justice and are available on Gov.uk.</p><p>The Government is committed to tackling the heinous crime of modern slavery and bringing the individuals responsible to justice. Since its introduction, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 has given law enforcement agencies the tools and powers to tackle modern slavery, including a maximum life sentence for perpetrators. The Government has also provided over £15 million to policing since 2016. This investment has resulted in an increase in live police operations, from 188 in December 2016 to 4,114 in December 2021, and led to an increase in the number of prosecutions brought and convictions secured.</p><p>The Government recognises that the UK cannot tackle this crime alone. The UK continues to demonstrate international leadership, driving action towards the long-term ambition of eradicating modern slavery. We work with a range of partners to engage with countries from which the UK receives the highest numbers of victims. The UK’s international efforts to fight slavery are supported by a range of overseas programmes, as well as the Home Office’s £33.5m Modern Slavery Fund which since 2016 has included projects that test innovative approaches to build the evidence base on what works.</p><p>Preventing vulnerable people being drawn into slavery is one of the most effective ways of tackling the heinous crime of modern slavery. The UK Government is committed to preventing modern slavery and works with a range of partners to deliver effective prevention activity both in the UK and upstream. In October 2021, the Home Office launched the Modern Slavery Prevention Fund, to fund organisations to deliver targeted prevention interventions and build up the evidence base on what interventions are most effective.</p><p>The Government recognises there is yet more we can do to tackle this crime and bring offenders to justice. The Government is currently reviewing its Modern Slavery Strategy and will build on our learning and progress over the past eight years to strengthen our approach.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford grouped question UIN HL5979 question first answered 18/02/2022 13:11:31 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1420018

registered interest
date	04/02/2022
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Slavery: Victims
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether compensation has been paid to victims of (1) exploitation, and (2) abuse, following recent convictions connected with modern slavery; and if so, whether any such payments came from (a) the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, or (b) from assets seized.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5978
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/02/2022 answer text <p>We are unable to comment on individual cases.</p><p>The GB-wide Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme (the Scheme) provides state-funded compensation to victims of violent crime who may be unable to access compensation from other routes. Payments are available for physical or psychological injuries resulting directly from a crime of violence. Compensation under the Scheme is not dependent on the conviction of the perpetrator, and is separate to any order made by the sentencing court.</p><p>Victims of modern slavery who have been conclusively identified as such (through the National Referral Mechanism) may be eligible for compensation under the Scheme regardless of residence status or nationality, subject to wider eligibility criteria. The crime committed must constitute a crime of violence as defined under Annex B of the Scheme. Victims are compensated for the injuries they have sustained rather than the nature of the incident (with the exception of sexual assault or abuse). The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority which operates the Scheme does not hold data on compensation awarded to victims of modern slavery.</p><p>The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 provides police forces and other enforcement agencies with the statutory framework to recover the proceeds of crime from criminals and those engaged in unlawful conduct. This includes powers which allow courts to confiscate the proceeds of crime following a criminal conviction. A court imposing a Confiscation Order can also order an offender to pay compensation to the victim of their crime. If the offender does not have the means to satisfy both a Confiscation Order and a Compensation Order, the court can order that the Compensation Order be paid from the sums recovered as part of the Confiscation Order.</p><p>Data is not held on compensation paid to victims from modern slavery related asset recoveries.</p> answering member printed Lord Wolfson of Tredegar question first answered 17/02/2022 11:35:12 answering member 4901 label Biography information for Lord Wolfson of Tredegar
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1404177

registered interest
date	18/01/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Refugees: Resettlement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the level of support among (1) businesses, and (2) individuals, in the UK for the resettlement of refugees, both by (a) returns to countries of origin, and (b) moves to third countries; and whether they will be publicising to UK businesses and individuals the opportunities to assist refugees wanting to return to countries of origin or move to third countries.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/02/2022 answer text <p>We are committed to supporting individuals to return to their country of origin, or other third countries where they hold valid leave to enter, through a dignified and compassionate approach.</p><p>The Voluntary Returns Service (VRS) work with a wide range of external stakeholders to promote the options that are available to individuals who may require tailored support to help facilitate their journey, such as medical needs, assistance with securing appropriate travel documents or financial support.</p><p>These external stakeholders typically include public bodies or third sector organisations who may signpost individuals towards VRS support, but could also include any other business or organisation who may encounter individuals requiring the support of the Service.</p><p>The VRS and our stakeholders will also signpost individuals towards resettlement support in the country of return where possible and appropriate.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 01/02/2022 16:25:11 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1403705

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Global Compact on Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which countries have so far approved the UNHCR's Global Compact on Refugees; and what steps they are taking to encourage countries to do so.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) was agreed (&quot;affirmed&quot;) on 17 Dec 2018 by UN General Assembly vote. Of the 193-member assembly, the compact was carried 181-2, with only a small number of abstentions. Whilst it is legally non-binding on Member States, the Compact represents an opportunity to strengthen international coordination and cooperation with refugees and the countries that host them.</p><p>The UK remains committed to supporting refugees and enabling a longer term, more holistic approach to refugee assistance and protection that restores dignity and offers refugees a viable future. This includes regularly engaging with other States on a wide range of issues, including on engagement in the GCR. The next Global Refugee Forum will take place in December 2023.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2022 17:19:51 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1403706

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Global Compact on Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made as to whether countries adhering to the UNHCR's Global Compact on Refugees are required to give due priority to applications for family reunion.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The UK provides a safe and legal route to bring families together through its family reunion policy. This allows a partner and children under 18 of those granted protection in the UK to join them here, if they formed part of the family unit before the sponsor fled their country. Since 2015 we have granted over 39,000 family reunion visas - over half to children</p><p>While the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) is not legally binding on member States, a key ambition of the compact is expanding access to &quot;third countries&quot; for refugees through resettlement and other pathways. This includes supporting refugees with scholarships, visas, and with family reunion. Within the &quot;Complementary pathways for admission&quot; process, states and relevant stakeholders seek to facilitate effective procedures and clear referral pathways for family reunification.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2022 17:19:09 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1403707

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	International Organization for Migration and UN High Commissioner for Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the work of (1) the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and (2) the International Organization for Migration.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a key partner for the UK providing protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees and other displaced persons, particularly in developing countries. UNHCR is a particularly important partner for the UK in refugee emergencies and has a crucial role in situations of Internal Displacement. The UK continues to be a strong supporter of UNHCR and provided £56 million in funding across bilateral and multilateral channels in 2021. Furthermore, we play a central and influential role through our engagement in UNHCR's Executive Committee and other governance fora.</p><p>The UK is a strong supporter of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The UK plays a significant role in the governance of the IOM as a member and active participant in the IOM Council and other governance fora, and engaging regularly in dialogues on strategy, policy, and programming. The UK is also a significant funder of the IOM, and in 2021 provided approximately £75 million in core funding and bilateral support to country programmes, making the UK the IOM's third largest donor. The IOM works in over 100 countries, providing transportation, repatriation, and humanitarian assistance to forced migrants, Internally Displaced Persons, refugees and other vulnerable groups in crises, and the UK's support and engagement contributes to this work.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2022 17:17:39 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1403732

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Global Compact on Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the first high-level meeting of officials for the UNHCR's Global Compact of Refugees took place in 2021; and if not, when they expect that meeting to take place.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>Two years on from the first Global Refugee Forum, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Switzerland hosted a follow-on High-Level Officials meeting on 14 and 15 December 2021. With ever-increasing numbers of displaced persons across the globe driven by conflict, climate change and Covid-19, the meeting underlined the continued relevance of the Global Compact on Refugees.</p><p>Giving the UK Statement, https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/minister-cleverly-intervention-at-global-compact-on-refugees-high-level-officials-meeting<br>Mr Cleverly, the Minister for the Middle East, North Africa and North America, confirmed the UK's commitment to delivering on the Global Compact and to support forcibly-displaced persons through a holistic approach which restores dignity and offers a viable future. The Minister highlighted the UK's strong track record of helping those who need protection, and the significant support provided by the UK to the world's largest refugee crises. The next Global Refugee Forum will take place in December 2023.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2022 17:18:17 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1403733

registered interest
date	17/01/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Humanitarian Aid: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their aid and humanitarian programmes are designed to encourage self-help by refugees; and if so, how.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>The key principle underpinning the UK's approach to supporting displaced people is the need for longer-term interventions that go beyond solely lifesaving humanitarian support. This includes a focus on providing opportunities for sustainable jobs, livelihoods, education, and access to other essential services for people affected by conflict, displaced people, and the communities that host them. The UK has been consistently one of the largest bilateral humanitarian donors globally. In response to the increasingly protracted nature of displacement crises, the UK works with international partners on innovative long-term solutions.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 31/01/2022 16:10:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1402904

registered interest
date	13/01/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Counter-terrorism
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when they expect to lay before Parliament the report of the Independent Review of the Prevent Programme; and whether the review is still accepting further comments or evidence.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5385
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2022 answer text <p>The Independent Review of Prevent is currently ongoing. The Independent Reviewer of Prevent will complete and present his report to the Home Secretary. The Government will consider its findings and recommendations very carefully once it is completed and will publish the review and the Government response in due course. The Review’s call for evidence closed on 9 June 2021.</p> answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford question first answered 27/01/2022 13:03:10 answering member 4311 label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton