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Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 19 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 February 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.

Refugees: Malaysia

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many outstanding applications there are for leave to remain by stateless persons of Malaysian origin.

Answer

he Home Office Stateless policy is designed to assist those who do not qualify for protection but are unable to return to the country of their former habitual residence because they are stateless and would not be admitted to any other country. The requirements are set out in the Immigration Rules and reflect our obligations under the 1954 UN Convention relating to the status of stateless persons.

The Immigration Minister released information on stateless applications and decisions made on 30 November 2016 in response to three Parliamentary Questions from the hon. Member for Sheffield Central, UINs 50073, 50074 and 50075.

Additionally, the Home Office regularly shares information with UNHCR, relating to stateless applications and decisions made. The information provided is published by UNHCR, in regular trend reports. The latest published report by UNHCR on mid year trends June 2015 is attached to this answer and can also be found at the link below:

http://www.unhcr.org/uk/statistics/unhcrstats/56701b969/mid-year-trends-june-2015.html

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4794
Session
2016-17
Attachment
UNHCR Report
Subjects
Malaysia Refugees
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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