House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Work of the Home Office
31 March 2022 · Home Office
Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Home Office launches two humanitarian schemes for Ukrainians.
- The Home Office expands economic sanctions against Russian entities.
- Strategies to tackle violence against women and girls are published.
Issue summary
The statement covers updates on the Home Office's work, including humanitarian responses to Ukraine, economic crime measures, reducing crime, enabling legitimate movement, tackling illegal migration, and addressing Windrush issues.
Action requested
The minister announces several initiatives such as launching two humanitarian schemes for Ukrainians, expanding economic sanctions against Russian entities, publishing strategies to tackle violence against women and girls, implementing new immigration routes, and signing agreements with Serbia and Albania for the return of nationals who have no legal right to be in the UK.
Key facts
- Two humanitarian schemes (Ukraine Family Scheme and Homes for Ukraine Scheme) were launched.
- The Economic Crime Act introduced a Register of Overseas Entities requiring foreign companies owning UK property to reveal identities.
- Over 11,000 police officers have been recruited as of December 2021 towards the target of 20,000 by March 2023.
- The Safer Streets Fund directed funding for projects tackling acquisitive crime and violence against women.
- Nearly three times the number of crossings were prevented in 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 due to joint activity with France.
- A landmark agreement was signed with Serbia and Albania regarding the return of nationals without legal right to be in the UK.