House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Windrush Lessons Learned Review Response
30 September 2020 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
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At a glance
Key points
- The Home Office publishes a Comprehensive Improvement Plan in response to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review.
- The plan includes mandatory staff training on race and migration history and the relaunch of the Race Action Plan.
- Financial support is offered through the Windrush Compensation Scheme and compliance measures are to be reviewed.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Home Office's response to the Windrush Lessons Learned Review, outlining a Comprehensive Improvement Plan.
Action requested
The minister announces the publication of the Comprehensive Improvement Plan which includes various actions such as mandatory staff training on race and migration history, relaunching the Race Action Plan, establishing an engagement hub, and conducting policy tests. The plan also involves financial support through the Windrush Compensation Scheme and a commitment to review compliance measures.
Key facts
- More than £2.5 million has been offered through the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
- Over 13,300 documents have been provided to over 11,500 individuals.
- Every member of Home Office staff will undertake mandatory training on race and migration history.
- The Race Action Plan has been relaunched.
- A Community and Stakeholder Engagement Hub is being established at the centre of the Home Office.