Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 1994. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Monday, 12 December 1994.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

Whether HMG notify the United Nations High Commission for Refugees when a person who has been recognised as a refugee in another country is held in a British prison pending the hearing of an extradition application. - The Government would not normally expect to notify the United Nations High Commission for Refugees in these circumstances.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

559 c108WA

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Detainees Migrants Refugees UN High Commissioner for Refugees