Nationality and Borders Bill Compatibility with International Law 2022-01-06
2022-01-06
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The Nationality and Borders Bill is under scrutiny for its compatibility with international law.
What recent discussions has the Attorney General had with Cabinet colleagues on the compatibility of the Nationality and Borders Bill with international law?
The UK prides itself on discharging its international obligations in good faith. The Nationality and Borders Bill enables the Government to stop illegal and dangerous trafficking of migrants, aligning with tangible action against illegal migration and fixing our broken asylum system.
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Specific discussions with Cabinet colleagues were not detailed
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The UN Secretary-General António Guterres has recently corrected the Home Secretary's claim that British citizenship is a privilege, not a right.
Does the Attorney General agree with the UN Secretary-General that having nationality is a human right protected by international treaties?
We need to take action against illegal migrants crossing the Channel and fix our broken asylum system. The Nationality and Borders Bill addresses these issues, evaluating safe and legal options for stopping small boats.
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Specific agreement with UN Secretary-General was not confirmed
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The bill is being scrutinised for its potential to combat human trafficking.
Does the Minister agree that the Nationality and Borders Bill helps protect the fight against human trafficking?
I support this Government's attempts to end people trafficking, as it is immoral for criminal traffickers to exploit vulnerable individuals and put their lives at risk. The Government aims to disrupt the illegal business model of traffickers.
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The book “The Lightless Sky” describes the journey of a child refugee from Afghanistan to the UK, raising questions about safe and legal routes for asylum seekers.
Does the Minister accept that human traffickers exist because of the absence of safe and legal routes for those fleeing their lives?
People with legitimate claims for asylum have safe and legal routes through which they can pursue these claims. Getting on illegally manned vessels is dangerous, immoral, and unlawful.
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The existence of traffickers due to the absence of safe routes was not directly confirmed or denied
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