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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Foreign National Offenders

Monday 7 June 2021 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Foreign national offenders who commit crimes are targeted for deportation and removal.
  • Since January 2019, nearly 8,000 foreign national offenders have been removed from the UK.
  • The new immigration plan includes a one-stop shop to streamline the appeals process.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Bob Blackman Con Harrow East
Immigration Justice & Courts
Context

The question addresses steps being taken to remove foreign nationals who commit crimes and abuse the UK's hospitality.

Question

What steps her Department is taking to remove foreign national offenders from the UK. The questioner seeks details on actions against those with no legal status in the country.

Answer from Priti Patel

Foreign national offenders who abuse hospitality by committing crime should be deported and removed. Since January 2019, nearly 8,000 such individuals have been removed. The new immigration plan will facilitate easier deportation of those causing harm and having no right to stay.

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Q2 Bob Blackman Con Harrow East
Immigration Justice & Courts
Context

The question follows up on the initial query, focusing on the efficiency of the proposed one-stop-shop appeals system to reduce baseless claims and speed up deportation processes.

Question

Can she confirm that the proposed one-stop-shop appeals process will reduce the number of baseless claims that continue to frustrate our courts and those involved in the Home Office who wish to deport these foreign criminals? The questioner highlights the importance of streamlining this system.

Answer from Priti Patel

The new immigration plan includes a one-stop shop to reform the system and tackle endless appeals, preventing obstacles in removing foreign national offenders. The answer also mentions Labour's opposition to past efforts involving charter flights for deportations.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Past attempts like charter flights rather than addressing current proposed appeals process directly

How: References To Past Events

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