Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 22 May 2006.

Immigration: Leave to Remain

Question: Whether any retrospective effect will be created by recent legal provisions for a maximum reviewable period of five years’ leave to remain for asylum and immigration purposes.

Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement of 19 July 2005, the new provisions giving the Secretary of State the ability to review the cases of refugees in the event of a significant and non-temporary change in country conditions apply only to refugees granted limited leave on or after 30 August. Leave granted to a refugee may, however, be revoked where a refugee is liable to deportation, has obtained leave by deception or otherwise brings themselves within the scope of the 1951 Geneva Refugee Convention’s cessation or exclusion clauses through their own actions. This position has not changed as a result of the new policy of granting five years’ limited leave to recognised refugees.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5752; 682 c83WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Immigration
Tuesday, 19 July 2005
Written statements
House of Lords
Subjects: Immigration controls Refugees
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk