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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Janner of Braunstone (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 June 2007.


Asylum Seekers: Verification of Claims

Question
Whether they propose to revise their process of verifying asylum claims in light of the case of Darfuri refugee Shoman Ahmed Mohammed so as to prevent individuals with valid claims being returned to their homelands under threat of torture or death.
Answer

My Lords, I cannot comment on the individual case, which is under consideration by the courts. The Government are committed to meeting their obligations under the refugee convention and have a long history of offering protection to those in genuine need. Accurate, well considered decisions are a key to a robust, fair and firm asylum policy. That is why we are committed to raising the quality of asylum decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
692 c1020 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Asylum Deportation Torture Sudan Darfur Mohammed, Shoman Ahmed
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk