Asylum Seekers: Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan Debate

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Department: Home Office

Asylum Seekers: Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran and Sudan

Lord Hannay of Chiswick Excerpts
Tuesday 24th January 2023

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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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 Portrait Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
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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 Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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The provision is Article 31(1).