Asylum Seekers: Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan Debate
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Lord Hannay of Chiswick
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Asylum Seekers: Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan
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Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
The answer to the noble Viscount’s question is yes. The Afghan relocations and assistance policy, launched on 1 April 2021, offers relocation to eligible Afghan citizens who worked for or with the United Kingdom Government locally in Afghanistan. The ARAP recognises the service of eligible Afghan citizens and the risks arising to them and their dependent family members as a result of their work.
Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
My Lords, can the Minister tell the House what provision in the refugee convention permits us to refuse to even consider someone who arrives on our shores seeking asylum?
Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
The provision is Article 31(1).