Removal of Failed Asylum Seekers 2022-01-17
2022-01-17
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What progress has been made on removing failed asylum seekers from the UK; and if a statement will be made.
Our new plan for immigration will overhaul our asylum system and speed up the removal of failed asylum seekers. The Bill introduces measures to prevent repeated last-minute, meritless claims designed to frustrate proper removal.
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The country has a history of accepting refugees fairly.
Does the Minister agree that to retain confidence in our system and avoid it being a draw for dangerous journeys, cases must be considered quickly, and those with no right or need should be removed promptly?
My hon. Friend highlights the need for a fair but firm system. We address return issues through the Nationality and Borders Bill, securing more returns agreements like with India and Albania.
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Specific ask on quick case processing was not directly addressed, only agreement on principle
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Hundreds of residents in Enfield North face delays in renewing their visas, causing difficulties with business and residential contracts.
What assurances can the Minister give to constituents whose lives are at a standstill due to 14-month visa renewal delays that these timings will be reduced?
Ministers in the Home Office aim to assist with such matters wherever possible. Specific cases can be provided to address their concerns.
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Specific ask for assurances on reducing timings was not directly addressed, only willingness to look at specifics
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Genuine victims of human trafficking are sometimes lumped together with asylum seekers.
Does the Minister agree that genuine victims of human trafficking should not be lumped together with asylum seekers and that quicker removals of bogus asylum seekers would help genuine victims?
The Nationality and Borders Bill focuses on returning those with no right to be here while ensuring genuine victims get support as quickly as possible.
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Specific ask for agreement was not directly addressed, only statement of focus in the bill
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