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Home Office changes to exclusion guidance

24 February 2025

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Home Office is announcing reforms to its exclusion policy to address national security threats posed by elites linked to the Russian state.

Action Requested

The government is expanding the criteria for exclusion to include individuals who are part of an elite linked to the Russian state, based on their potential to harm UK national security and interests. This policy has been reviewed internally and externally and will not affect ordinary Russians but will focus on those supporting the regime.

Key Facts

  • The new measures target elites linked to Russia's government, financial, or political systems.
  • These reforms aim to prevent entry for individuals who enable or support Russian state aggression.
  • The policy has been reviewed internally and externally before implementation.
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