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Written question asked by Baroness Finlay of Llandaff (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 13 July 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 2021. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Myanmar: Doctors and Students

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that (1) doctors, and (2) medical students, in Myanmar have been arbitrarily detained; and what steps they are taking (a) to support any such individuals who are seeking asylum in the UK, and (b) to process any such asylum applications.

Answer

We are deeply concerned by the appalling violence inflicted on the people of Myanmar by the Security Forces, and the arbitrary detention of civilians, including healthcare workers. With our G7 partners on 5 May, we called on the military junta to respect the safety of medical facilities and staff and to release all those arbitrarily detained.

Myanmar nationals who are currently in the UK can access the UK's strong immigration package according to their personal circumstances. Where there are compelling compassionate factors, individuals can apply for Leave Outside the Immigration Rules. While asylum claims cannot be made from abroad, all asylum claims made in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis on their individual merits.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1955
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Asylum Detainees Doctors Medicine Students Myanmar
Link
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