Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 December 1994. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Friday, 16 December 1994.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

Whether HMG will review the justification for and use of powers to detain indefinitely (under the Immigration Act 1971) asylum seekers arriving the the United Kingdom; and whether they will seek evidence and recommendations from the UNHCR and all relevant NGOs.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

559 c155-6WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Detainees Migrants Non-departmental public bodies Refugees UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Legislation

Immigration Act 1971