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Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 January 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.

Visas: Iraq

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of any adverse impact of current immigration policies on the provision of research in British universities into gender-based displacement and violence in Iraqi Kurdistan; and what has been the impact of any refusal of visas to Iraqi-based researchers on such research.

Answer

As set out in the Immigration Rules, the permitted activities for visitors cover a broad range of tourist and business activities, which includes visiting academics and researchers. The Immigration Rules support this Government’s agendas and efforts, and ensures the UK is open for business.

All UK visa applications are considered on their individual merits, on the basis of the evidence available and in line with UK Immigration Rules, regardless of the applicant’s nationality.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12668
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Crimes of violence Women Iraq Universities Research Visas Internally displaced people Kurds
Link
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