Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 June 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 June 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Greece: Asylum
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they are making to (1) the governments of (a) Greece, and (b) Turkey, (2) the European Commission, and (3) the United Nations High Commission for Refugees, concerning reports of the (a) expulsion from Lesbos Island on 11 April, and (b) subsequent detention in Turkey, of 12 asylum applicants.
- Answer
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The Government has discussed this case with the Greek and Turkish authorities. Greece has rejected allegations that it has acted illegally in protecting its maritime border. I understand that Greece's independent authority for transparency will investigate the reports, following a request from the EU.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL8088
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Asylum Foreign relations Greece Turkey European Commission UN High Commissioner for Refugees
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- 2023-06-08 18:02:41 +0100
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