Written question asked by Humfrey Malins (Conservative) on Friday, 29 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 8 November 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many prosecutions have been brought in the last 12 months against people who were suspected of destroying their travel documents. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Malins: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many prosecutions have been brought in the last 12 months against people who were suspected of destroying their travel documents. [195468] Mr. Browne: Section 2 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004 makes it an offence, in certain circumstances, to fail to produce a travel document when applying for leave to enter. Between 22 September 2004, when this legislation was implemented, and 30 October 2004, 79 people have been charged. This may include people who are suspected of destroying their travel documents. There have been 15 convictions in the same period. This figure is provided from locally collated management information and may be subject to change.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 195468; 426 c469-70W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Immigration controls Immigration Documents Prosecutions Passports Travel requirements
Contains statistics: Yes
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