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HANSARDStudent VisasMy Lords, the Government are about to introduce a new independent appeals body for asylum cases. Would it not be better to focus on raising the quality of initial decisions,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I apologise that there will be some repetition of what certain noble friends, in the best sense of the word, have said. These SIs have not surprised me but I am rather…21 Apr 2026HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I do not expect that my first point will gain overwhelming sympathy, but the challenge of following the detail of changes in Immigration Rules—it is not particular to…14 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, I will focus on the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Hacking, and the noble Baroness, Lady Jones. We seem to have done a bit of mini-regrouping within the group, but…10 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, and I were members of the Justice and Home Affairs Committee of this House, which was formed only in 2020. Our first inquiry and…10 Mar 2026 Bills sponsored (5)