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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 September 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Refugees

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have had, or are currently holding, discussions with allies about reviewing the terms of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Answer

The Government keeps all aspects of the asylum and immigration system under review, and set out its plans for reform of that system in the Immigration White paper, published in May 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9967
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
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House of Lords
Refugee Convention
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
European Convention on Human Rights Refugees Refugee Convention
Link
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