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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Women

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how the impact of the work ban for people seeking asylum upon levels of violence against women and girls is being monitored.

Answer

The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration and asylum system under regular review, and recently published a White Paper setting out the Government’s plans for reform in relation to the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers, and a wide range of other areas.

The Government provides support to migrant victims of VAWG through the Migrant Victims Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC) and works with sector leads on this group to ensure they are part of the broader strategy on VAWG.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7153
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Women Employment Monitoring Violence
Link
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