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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 17 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Immigration Asylum and Nationality Bill 2005-06.


Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

I take all our discussions away and think very carefully about them because Members of the Committee make very important points even in discussions where we agree to agree, so of course I will do that. However, I am reluctant to suggest to colleagues that we should change our approach. Having said that, I am happy to look at whether we have captured everything properly within the legislation. The approach is to put the obligation on ourselves. Personally, whether there are 42 or 43 chief police officers, I have enormous faith in their understanding and ability to recognise their obligations under the Human Rights Act. I am absolutely confident that they are among the best in the world in sharing of information, because they are very clear about the purposes for which they are doing it, the importance and value of it and about ensuring that those with whom they share it adopt a correct and proper approach.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
677 c221-2GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Disclosure of information Data protection Codes of practice Biometrics Bail Asylum Detainees Deportation Aviation Delegated legislation Crew Employment Equality Families Fingerprints Human rights Immigration controls Immigration Genetics Documents Equality and Human Rights Commission Freight Entry clearances Ethnic groups Immigration officers Private sector Police Railways Passengers Proof of identity Passports Social security benefits Training Refugees Transport Shipping Right of search
Legislation
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill 2005-06
Link
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