The Government has introduced a dedicated immigration policy for survivors of the Grenfell tragedy. Eligible survivors are granted an initial 12 months\u2019 leave to remain and are then able to extend their leave and qualify for permanent residence after five years\u2019 lawful residence under this policy, subject to meeting security, criminality and fraud checks.<\/p>
The following groups of individuals are eligible for leave under this policy:<\/p>
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Individuals must have been resident at Grenfell Tower on the date of the fire, or living close to Grenfell Tower and have lost their home permanently.<\/p>
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Individuals who think that they might be eligible should come forward to Home Office staff at The Community Assistance Centre, No 10 Bard Road, Nottingdale, West London, W10 6TP by 30 November 2017 where they will have the opportunity to provide relevant details. Individuals can bring a friend with them and translators are available if needed. The Home Office will then consider whether the individual meets the criteria for the granting of leave.<\/p>
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People can learn more about the scheme by calling 0300 303 2832, 24 hours a day or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grenfell-tower-fire-handling-immigration-cases<\/a> for detailed guidance on how cases will be considered.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth on 19 October, what further information is available regarding (1) the options available to foreign national survivors of the Grenfell disaster to gain permanent residences; (2) who might benefit from any arrangements; (3) how such arrangements will operate; (4) what support and assistance will be provided to those who may avail themselves of such arrangements; and (5) how information about such arrangements is being made available to those who might benefit.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer from Baroness Williams of Trafford on 16 October (HL1670), whether they have plans to ensure improvements to police training in order to improve the manner in which allegations of child sexual abuse are investigated.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer from Baroness Williams of Trafford on 16 October (HL1668), whether they have made representations to the Metropolitan Police and the Wiltshire Constabulary about public disquiet regarding the handling of well-publicised allegations of child sexual abuse; and if so, what replies have been received.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government how much the Home Office has spent on facial biometric recognition technology to date, and which companies have been paid to build facial biometric recognition systems.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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