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Written question asked by Lord Anderson of Ipswich (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Migrants: Offenders

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the letter of 22 May from nine European Presidents and Prime Ministers to the Council of Europe concerning criminal foreign migrants, and (2) the Council of Europe’s response.

Answer

The UK participates in regular engagement with the Council of Europe and its member States, including on the important issues raised in this letter. We agree with the Council of Europe Secretary General that any discussion needs to take place between member States. This was confirmed by the Lord Chancellor in her speech to the Committee of Ministers on 18 June 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8511
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Migrants Offenders Council of Europe
Link
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