Found: More than half of these people, and others in need of protection under the UN, came from Syria, Afghanistan
May. 15 2024
Source Page: Failed asylum seekers detained for removal to RwandaFound: Failed asylum seekers detained for removal to Rwanda
May. 15 2024
Source Page: Failed asylum seekers detained for removal to RwandaFound: Failed asylum seekers detained for removal to Rwanda
Laid - 15 May 2024 In Force 5 Jun 2024
These Regulations are made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (c. 13) (“the Sanctions Act”).
Found: Amendment of the Afghanistan (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 202014.—(1) The Afghanistan (Sanctions
Mentions:
1: John Cryer (Lab - Leyton and Wanstead) When there were crises in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Hong Kong, schemes, whatever their merits, were set - Speech Link
2: Cat Smith (Lab - Lancaster and Fleetwood) It seems clear to me that events in recent years in Ukraine, Gaza, Afghanistan and beyond mean that, - Speech Link
3: Joanna Cherry (SNP - Edinburgh South West) said, the UK Government have introduced bespoke pathways for those fleeing persecution in Ukraine, Afghanistan - Speech Link
4: Alison Thewliss (SNP - Glasgow Central) One applied for asylum back in December 2022 and is still waiting for a response. - Speech Link
Asked by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what safe and legal routes to the UK are available for (a) refugees and (b) asylum seekers as of 8 May 2024.
Answered by Tom Pursglove - Minister of State (Minister for Legal Migration and Delivery)
We operate global refugee resettlement schemes, including the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), the Mandate Resettlement Scheme and community sponsorship. We also run Displaced Talent Mobility Initiatives which help displaced populations to access a Skilled Worker visa.
We have country specific schemes which were established in response to international crises in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Hong Kong.
For asylum seekers, there is no provision within our Immigration Rules that allows a person to travel to the UK to seek asylum or temporary refuge. Those in need of immediate protection should take the fastest route to safety and claim asylum in the first safe country they reach.
Mentions:
1: Lord German (LD - Life peer) Their asylum claim is not admitted into the UK asylum system, so the substance of their claim would never - Speech Link
2: Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con - Life peer) of certain nationalities, such as those from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Libya, Syria, Yemen and, more recently - Speech Link
3: Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con - Life peer) to the asylum process. - Speech Link
May. 07 2024
Source Page: Communal accommodation settings: infectious disease transmissionFound: Inclusion health populations often live in communal, overcrowded settings such as hostels or asylum
May. 02 2024
Source Page: Flu & COVID-19 Vaccination Programme (FVCV) 2023-24 Equality Impact AssessmentFound: Refugees and asylum seekers 75.
Mentions:
1: Tom Pursglove (Con - Corby) extended the hand of friendship to people fleeing conflict and persecution in Ukraine, Hong Kong and Afghanistan - Speech Link
2: Stephen Kinnock (Lab - Aberavon) We will also end the use of 250 asylum hotels and other inappropriate accommodation for asylum seekers - Speech Link
3: Tom Pursglove (Con - Corby) provide sanctuary for those fleeing the most dreadful conflicts around the world, including in Ukraine, Afghanistan - Speech Link
4: Joanna Cherry (SNP - Edinburgh South West) report with Helena Kennedy recommending that the UK Government have a humanitarian visa for women in Afghanistan - Speech Link
5: Jeremy Corbyn (Ind - Islington North) abuse, environmental disaster and wars, some of which this country has been involved in, such as in Afghanistan - Speech Link