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HANSARDFormer Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration: ReportsTo start with, the noble Lord is incorrect in saying that unaccompanied children will be sent to Rwanda; as he is well aware, that is prohibited under Article 3 of the treaty. On…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, we have discussed on numerous occasions the question of a number of vulnerable individuals who may end up being relocated to Rwanda. The treaty makes specific provision…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAnd the point I was making is that this is done in combination with a variety of other methods and therefore, in aggregate, those methods will deliver more accurate age…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAs I have tried to explain, the initial assessment is made by two Home Office officers; the Merton assessment comes later in the process. I do not know quite where in the process,…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, for introducing these amendments in such fine style. I thank him for acknowledging the Home Secretary’s remarks, but I am sure he…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillYes, I can certainly undertake to do that. Furthermore, I can confirm that under Article 20 of the treaty the agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement between the…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank noble Lords for their contributions to this relatively brief debate. Amendment 45 relates to the commencement of the Act. The Government have already set out their…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy apologies: I meant to say that, yes, of course I am happy to meet.06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am afraid I cannot clarify that but, as I have said, the Government will ratify in the UK only once we agree with Rwanda all those necessary steps and the implementation is in…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I did not entirely overlook them; I thought they were redundant, on the basis that there is no chief inspector—he has been sacked—so, no, we have not asked the chief…06 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformMy Lords, the horrific crimes committed by a then serving police officer shocked the nation and undermined public confidence in the police. My thoughts are with the family and…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformThe right reverend Prelate in effect asked me two questions. Decisions about police recruitment, including how recruitment and selection processes are run, are a matter for chief…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformThe noble Lord raises an interesting point. Of course, the point of the police is that they are there to represent us all. According to the Peelite principles, they have to have…05 Mar 2024HANSARDPolice Recruitment: ReformThe noble Baroness raises some good points, and she is quite right about some of the recommendations made by Lady Elish. The Government of course recognise that there have been…05 Mar 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers Act 2016 (Remedial) Order 2023I thank the noble Lord for his participation and support in the debate today. As I set out earlier, the changes that we are seeking to make to the Investigatory Powers Act will…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Data Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024. Relevant document: 13th Report from the Secondary…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. I shall start with justification and the public interest, which is obviously at the core of this. Parliament included the…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024I did not skate over it at all; I referred to it explicitly and am happy to do so again, if it would help. I do not know if there is any specific redress to the Home Office. I…05 Mar 2024HANSARDAngiolini Inquiry ReportThe noble Lord raises a good point. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary comes under the atomic energy people—I forget their precise title—and was referenced in Lady Elish’s report. I…05 Mar 2024HANSARDData Protection Act 2018 (Amendment of Schedule 2 Exemptions) Regulations 2024I thank the noble Baroness for making her point. As regards what is required of the Home Secretary, for obvious reasons, it will not be public, although I agree that transparency…05 Mar 2024