Written Question
Wednesday 25th May 2022
Asked by:
Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what (1) advice, and (2) training, they give to public servants dealing with asylum seekers who have family living in the UK.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
Public servants, including asylum decision making staff, give careful consideration of the protection needs by assessing all the evidence provided by the claimant.
All case working staff receive extensive training on considering asylum claims through our foundation training programme and must follow published Home Office policy guidance when making decisions. The training and guidance cover topics on dependents applying for asylum, child dependents and family asylum claims including those for family and private life.
In addition, an information leaflet is issued to asylum claimants at the point of claim which outlines the asylum process and the claimant’s responsibilities within that process. This information leaflet is periodically reviewed.
Written Question
Friday 22nd April 2022
Asked by:
Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government, how many cases were reported to the police in (1) England, and (2) Wales, involving assaults and sexual offences by (a) trans individuals, and (b) police officers, in (i) 2019, (ii) 2020, and (iii) 2021.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Home Office does not hold information on the number of assaults or sexual offences reported to the police where the suspect was a transgender individual or a police officer.
Written Question
Friday 22nd April 2022
Asked by:
Lord Carlile of Berriew (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many police officers with criminal records for indictable offences are currently serving in each of the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales, and in the British Transport Police.
Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford
- Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)
The Home Office does not hold data on police officers with criminal records for indicatable offences whom are currently serving in the 43 territorial forces in England & Wales and the British Transport Police.
In carrying out recruitment of officers and staff, forces must abide by the College of Policing’s statutory code of practice on vetting, which includes further detail on consideration of convictions and cautions. This is further supported by the College’s vetting Authorised Professional Practice (APP) guidance, which is reviewed regularly. Decisions on recruitment are made independently, and on a case-by-case basis, by each force.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Mar 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
"My Lords, given that misrepresentation of age is a matter of concern, it is very important that the determination of age should be conducted in a way that is robust, certain in application, equitable and reliable. In my view, Amendment 64A, in the name of my noble friend Lady Neuberger, …..."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Mar 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
"My Lords, there may well be a Division on the second of the amendments in the group. In which case, can we take it that the House will not resume until we have had the opportunity to come back to your Lordships’ House, even if it is a bit after …..."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Feb 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Feb 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
"My Lords, I apologise to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford for my lack of control over my new varifocals, and to your Lordships for entering the debate at this late stage. I have been listening to the debate in the context of my concerns about the majority …..."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Feb 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
"I am not aware of the details of that case, but I would say to the noble Baroness that the architecture that the amendments of the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, set out would protect such a person in a much better way than was the case before...."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Feb 2022
Independent Office for Police Conduct
"The noble Baroness is absolutely right to express disgust at the findings of the IOPC against the Metropolitan Police, but why is the Metropolitan Police not being held to account? Why is its leadership not being held to account and why is there not a thoroughgoing review of the structure …..."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Jan 2022
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
"My Lords, I rise to support the original amendment, moved so ably by the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, and to oppose the amendment to the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, which she moved just now. I hope she will forgive me for saying that her introduction of her …..."Lord Carlile of Berriew - View Speech
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