Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Selous and Andrew Stephenson

Tuesday 17th March 2015 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Selous]

I commend my hon. Friend’s persistence, as always, on this issue. The introduction of the Immigration Act 2014 will make a significant difference. It gives us the ability to deport people first, allowing foreign national offenders to appeal in their home country later. We have reduced the number of appeal options from 17 to four, which is starting to make a difference.

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

14. What steps the Government have taken to provide greater protection and support for vulnerable victims during trials.