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HANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentThe Government monitor data on applications under the transnational marriage abandonment route and publish quarterly data on GOV.UK under the “Settlement VDA” section. The latest…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentI understand the noble Baroness’s personal experience and her commitment to resolve these matters. The Government are keeping all matters under review, but, in essence, we are…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentThat is an important matter. Without repeating myself, let me say that we have waived the fees that would be expected in normal applications for victims of transnational abuse.…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentI would be grateful if my noble friend would write to me with the specifics of that case. I cannot comment on the reasons why any particular entry was refused at that time.…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentI am always happy to meet when possible external bodies via Members of this House, and I will ensure that is arranged accordingly.18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentThe noble Lord is absolutely right. One of the main causes of transnational abuse is where the passport is taken from the person so they cannot travel. We have tried through the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDTransnational Marriage AbandonmentAgain, in the context of transnational abuse, passport theft, abandonment abroad or abandonment in this country are issues where we have those potential difficulties. We are…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportThe Answer to the noble Lord is yes. Where necessary and proportionate, the report will include examples of those propagating extremism and where they have been disrupted.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportIt is vital that those spreading extremism are tackled in every form by the state and by other parties. The Home Office will publish, as the noble Lord knows, the landmark state…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportThe purpose of government policy and of Prevent is not to colour all Muslims as being related to extremist activity. The purpose of Prevent is to help identify those individuals…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportThe review has been received by the Home Secretary. We are examining its contents, and we intend to publish it before the Summer Recess.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportOn the quotes mentioned by the noble Lord, I bow to his significant experience in managing these issues and I will certainly look at his comments. On the commitments set out in…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportMy noble friend makes a very important point, and it is extremely important that we challenge the poison of online extremism that sometimes occurs. Existing legislation,…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportThe Government do not accept the principle of two-tier policing: policing should be done according to the circumstances that a police officer faces. This is not about two-tier…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportAbsolutely. I condemn the incident in Belfast—an individual has now been charged, but I cannot comment further—and the actions that were taken in Southampton. People have the…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportI happen to believe that some of the cultural differences are things we should be celebrating. I value living in a culturally diverse community, and I aim for a society where we…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDState of Extremism ReportThrough the Department for Education and Home Office activity, we have given significant support to universities to help root out antisemitism in particular and extremism in…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026That the draft Order laid before the House on 14 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 June .17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDImmigration: Eurodac and SIS III am grateful to the noble Lord. As he mentioned, the loss of that information was one of the Brexit downsides—one that many of us warned about before we left the European Union,…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDImmigration: Eurodac and SIS IIAbsolutely. It is important that we try to get back into SIS as a matter of some urgency. Last year, there were 95 million alerts, 2 million of which related to persons of…15 Jun 2026 · 5d ago