Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Thursday, 31 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 2019. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 November 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.

Refugees: France

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of France about police brutality towards refugees in Northern France, in particular about any incidents on 24 October near Calais; and whether such behaviour is consistent with the Sandhurst Agreement.

Answer: The actions of French police and security personnel remain the domestic responsibility of the French government, and as such the UK is unable to comment on their actions. Those who are moved on from camps are provided with the option of transport to asylum centres where their claims can be lodged and considered expediently. Within these centres, individuals are provided with any medical and administrative support they require. The Sandhurst Treaty and associated funding has supported this work. The UK and France will continue to collaborate in response to this issue, ensuring that the necessary support is delivered whilst upholding border security at our shared border.

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