Written question asked by Baroness Debbonaire (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 June 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2022 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Monday, 20 June 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Hong Kong: Foreign Nationals

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support Hong Kong nationals in the UK who are required by potential employers to provide a Certificate of No Criminal Conviction but are unable to obtain that document from the Hong Kong police due to fears for their safety or that of their family and friends in that country.

Answer: There are statutory requirements for employers in the UK to carry out Certificates of No Criminal Convictions (CNCC) checks in specified roles in the health and education sectors. The updated guidance on CNCCs can be found on https://www.gov.uk/guidance/notarial-and-documentary-services-guide-for-hong-kong-and-macao. Individuals can apply for a CNCC online and do not need to return to Hong Kong or specify their terms of residence in the UK.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 18940
Session: 2022-23
Related items: Hong Kong: Foreign Nationals
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Criminal records Employment Hong Kong Foreign nationals Vetting
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk