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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 13 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 June 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 16 June 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 June 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Children: Protection

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions officials in her Department have had with organisations representing the interests of children in preparing the Nationality and Borders Act 2022; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Nationality and Borders Act is part of our New Plan for Immigration, delivering the most comprehensive reform of the asylum system in decades.

An Equality Impact Assessment was published on 16 September, as part of the then Nationality and Borders Bill, and this includes consideration of possible impacts on children. The Equality Impact Assessment can be found on the GOV.UK website; https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nationality-and-borders-bill-equality-impact-assessment.

This was informed by a public consultation, the Government’s response for which is also published: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/new-plan-for-immigration.

Home Office guidance is regularly reviewed by respective policy teams and any such changes are made when appropriate.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16818
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Protection
Legislation
Nationality and Borders Act 2022
Link
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