Lords report stage third day. Amendment 35 agreed to on division (161 to 144). Amendment 35A disagreed to on division (159 to 194). Amendment 35B disagreed to on division (157 to 200). Amendments 38 to 40 agreed to. Amendment 42 disagreed to on division (66 to 151). Amendment 44 disagreed to on division (61 to 140). Amendment 46 disagreed to on division (85 to 169). Amendment 55 disagreed to on division (47 to 136). Amendment 56 disagreed to on division (64 to 116).

Lords report stage third day. Amendment 35 agreed to on division (161 to 144). Amendment 35A disagreed to on division (159 to 194). Amendment 35B disagreed to on division (157 to 200). Amendments 38 to 40 agreed to. Amendment 42 disagreed to on division (66 to 151). Amendment 44 disagreed...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

35A: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Duty to deport illegal arrivals

(1) The Secretary of State must make a deportation order against any person (“P”) to whom this section applies.

(2) This section applies to any person who—

(a) commits an offence under section 24 (illegal entry)...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

35A: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Duty to deport illegal arrivals

(1) The Secretary of State must make a deportation order against any person (“P”) to whom this section applies.

(2) This section applies to any person who—

(a) commits an offence under section 24 (illegal entry)...

My Lords, I begin this group of amendments, tabled in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower, by stating that they are directed at illegal entrants and not genuine refugees whose claims are upheld or who enter by legal routes.

We began Report with a discussion...

My Lords, I begin this group of amendments, tabled in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower, by stating that they are directed at illegal entrants and not genuine refugees whose claims are upheld or who enter by legal routes.

We began Report with a discussion...

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lords, Lord German and Lord Katz, for their comments. It will come as no surprise that I do not accept the criticisms that they made. I suggest that these amendments are responsible, pragmatic and necessary and would restore faith in the principle...

My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lords, Lord German and Lord Katz, for their comments. It will come as no surprise that I do not accept the criticisms that they made. I suggest that these amendments are responsible, pragmatic and necessary and would restore faith in the principle...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

35B: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Powers of detention for illegal entrants

(1) A person to whom this section applies (“P”) must be detained under the authority of the Secretary of State or the authority of an immigration officer for the purposes of P’s removal...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

35B: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Powers of detention for illegal entrants

(1) A person to whom this section applies (“P”) must be detained under the authority of the Secretary of State or the authority of an immigration officer for the purposes of P’s removal...

My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House.

My Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House.

My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords for their comments on this group.

With the greatest respect to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, we unfortunately cannot support her amendment. This past year has seen the largest number of boat crossings since records began. We believe that the current Government are...

My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords for their comments on this group.

With the greatest respect to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, we unfortunately cannot support her amendment. This past year has seen the largest number of boat crossings since records began. We believe that the current Government are...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. It has been a very stimulating debate on one of the most difficult areas in the Bill, in my view. This group of amendments concerns the right to work and, of course, no one can dispute the vital...

My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions. It has been a very stimulating debate on one of the most difficult areas in the Bill, in my view. This group of amendments concerns the right to work and, of course, no one can dispute the vital...

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 34 disagreed to on division (182 to 227).

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 34 disagreed to on division (182 to 227).

My Lords, we begin the second day on Report with the first of two groups on age assessments. As in Committee, they have produced a stimulating debate.

The two amendments in this group, tabled by the noble Baronesses, Lady Brinton and Lady Lister, approach the issue from a different standpoint from...

My Lords, we begin the second day on Report with the first of two groups on age assessments. As in Committee, they have produced a stimulating debate.

The two amendments in this group, tabled by the noble Baronesses, Lady Brinton and Lady Lister, approach the issue from a different standpoint from...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

34: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Offences and deportation

(1) The Immigration Act 1971 is amended in accordance with subsection (2) and (3).

(2) For section 3(6) substitute—

“(6) Where a person to whom this subsection applies is convicted of an offence, the court must sentence the...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

34: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Offences and deportation

(1) The Immigration Act 1971 is amended in accordance with subsection (2) and (3).

(2) For section 3(6) substitute—

“(6) Where a person to whom this subsection applies is convicted of an offence, the court must sentence the...

My Lords, almost daily we are subjected to ever more horrific stories of foreign nationals committing horrendous crimes in this country, who are all too often permitted to stay in the United Kingdom. Fahad Al Enaze, an asylum seeker from Kuwait being housed in a hotel in Liverpool, sent sexual...

My Lords, almost daily we are subjected to ever more horrific stories of foreign nationals committing horrendous crimes in this country, who are all too often permitted to stay in the United Kingdom. Fahad Al Enaze, an asylum seeker from Kuwait being housed in a hotel in Liverpool, sent sexual...

My Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. It has been very spirited. I listened very carefully, especially to the Minister, who has unfortunately not accepted Amendment 34. We stand by this amendment: there are far too many foreign nationals who have...

My Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. It has been very spirited. I listened very carefully, especially to the Minister, who has unfortunately not accepted Amendment 34. We stand by this amendment: there are far too many foreign nationals who have...

Lords committee stage fifth day. Clauses 42 to 48 agreed to.

Lords committee stage fifth day. Clauses 42 to 48 agreed to.

My Lords, I too offer best wishes, from these Benches, to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for a speedy recovery.

I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for tabling these amendments but, like several other speakers before me, it is our party’s position that the legislation already strikes a...

My Lords, I too offer best wishes, from these Benches, to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for a speedy recovery.

I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for tabling these amendments but, like several other speakers before me, it is our party’s position that the legislation already strikes a...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

138: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Automatic deportation: Appeals

(1) Subsection (2) applies to a person (“P”) who has been given a deportation order in accordance with section 32(5) of the UK Borders Act 2007.

(2) P may not appeal against the deportation order but may...

Moved by

Lord Cameron of Lochiel

138: After Clause 41, insert the following new Clause—

“Automatic deportation: Appeals

(1) Subsection (2) applies to a person (“P”) who has been given a deportation order in accordance with section 32(5) of the UK Borders Act 2007.

(2) P may not appeal against the deportation order but may...

My Lords, Amendments 138 and 139 are in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower. Together, they go to the heart of what it means to have a fair, firm and trusted asylum and immigration system that both commands the confidence of the British people...

My Lords, Amendments 138 and 139 are in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower. Together, they go to the heart of what it means to have a fair, firm and trusted asylum and immigration system that both commands the confidence of the British people...

I am grateful to all the noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, particularly the Minister, whom I congratulate on showing his survival instincts over the weekend. I do not shy away from the absolute nature of these amendments. Having listened carefully to what has been said, I intended...

I am grateful to all the noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, particularly the Minister, whom I congratulate on showing his survival instincts over the weekend. I do not shy away from the absolute nature of these amendments. Having listened carefully to what has been said, I intended...

My Lords, I have very little to add except that I await the explanation from the Minister with great interest. The amendments in this group and Clause 42 itself concern the rights of those granted settled status in the UK under the EU settlement scheme after the UK left the...

My Lords, I have very little to add except that I await the explanation from the Minister with great interest. The amendments in this group and Clause 42 itself concern the rights of those granted settled status in the UK under the EU settlement scheme after the UK left the...

My Lords, I join the noble Lord, Lord German, in sending good wishes to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. I wish them both a speedy recovery.

They have played a very full part in debates on this Bill and, although they are not often...

My Lords, I join the noble Lord, Lord German, in sending good wishes to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. I wish them both a speedy recovery.

They have played a very full part in debates on this Bill and, although they are not often...