Asylum Seekers

Baroness King of Bow Excerpts
Tuesday 11th October 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Order!

Baroness King of Bow Portrait Baroness King of Bow
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My Lords, following on from the noble Baroness’s point, is the Minister aware of Asylum Aid research which stated that there was a “striking failure” of understanding what was happening to these women on the part of those making the decisions? Would the Minister be prepared to meet me and other interested Peers to discuss how the UKBA training could be improved? Women deserve better than they are currently getting.

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee
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My Lords, I entirely agree that women deserve better, and we are working at improving our performance. We are not saying that we are perfect but often new evidence is introduced at a later stage when the applicant becomes more confident or has better legal advice. I shall of course be delighted to have a meeting with all noble Lords who are interested in this matter and I shall take steps to make sure that that happens.