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HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)I want to speak to amendment 34, which deals with people who would be British overseas citizens today but for historical unfairness in the law, an act or omission of a public…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)As we move through part 1 of the Bill, we turn to British citizenship in clause 5. This clause again seeks to correct historical problems in British nationality law concerning…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)I beg to move amendment 35, in clause 7, page 9, line 36, at end insert— ‘(1A) In section 1 (acquisition by birth or adoption) subsection (5)— (a) in paragraph (a), for “minor”…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)It is the view of the Opposition that British nationality law is out of kilter with adoption law in England and Wales and needs to be rectified. In those countries where an…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)I wish to press amendment 35, and all other amendments in my name and in the names of the other Members. Question put, That the amendment be made.19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)The clause seeks to enable the Secretary of State to waive requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen under section 6, naturalisation as a British overseas territories…19 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Sixth sitting)We believe that clause 9 will disentitle many stateless children who were born and grew up in the UK from their existing statutory right to British citizenship. I have heard what…19 Oct 2021HANSARDAgri-food Industry: Labour ShortagesI, too, wish to pay my tributes to Sir David and James Brokenshire and pass on my deepest condolences and sympathies to their families. They were two of the kindest, most decent…18 Oct 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I also want to ask about the impact on appeals, because there is a limit on where you can appeal to. What do you think the impact of that will be on decision making? Adrian…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I have some questions for Adrian about enforcement and the legal parts of the Bill. I will start with clauses 23 and 24. This is about the late provision of evidence, giving…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you. I have one more question on something that Priscilla touched on, about how the Bill will increase the need for asylum accommodation. We have heard about the issues at…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I ask the same question to Alphonsine and Priscilla. Priscilla Dudhia: Without repeating what has already been said, we would like to highlight that, as well as distinguishing…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)I know other colleagues wish to come in, so I will leave my questioning there. Thank you very much.23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q As you have indicated, the Bill seeks to punish people on how they arrive in the UK, by giving them less temporary protection. Are you aware of any other countries that do that…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Third sitting)Q But was that not part of the reason why Australia was reported to the International Criminal Court for processing in Nauru and New Guinea? George Brandis: I do not think that is…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Third sitting)Q How far is Indonesia from the north-western shore of Australia? George Brandis: It is a great distance. I cannot give you the exact figure, but it is certainly more than 1,000…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q The vulnerable persons resettlement scheme closed. Do you think that the closure of schemes like that has an impact on the increased numbers of people seeking asylum in places…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Third sitting)Q Other aspects of the immigration policy before Operation Sovereign Borders were offshoring and detention accommodation. Do you recall when those were introduced? George Brandis:…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Third sitting)Q 108 Thank you, High Commissioner, and welcome to today’s session. I would like to ask some initial questions about the timeline of the borders policy in Australia, or what…23 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Fourth sitting)Q 137 Welcome, Elizabeth and Rossella. I will ask you a few questions, primarily about the legality of the Bill in relation to international law. In your opinion, do various…23 Sept 2021