Lord Hanson of Flint, the Home Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2600):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government to what extent they take account of the resolution of the House of Commons of 22 April 2021 declaring Uyghur Muslims to be subjected to a genocide in Xinjiang when determining their policy with regard to refugee status. (HL2600)
Tabled on: 18 November 2024
Answer:
Lord Hanson of Flint:
All asylum and human rights claims are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our international obligations. Each individual assessment is made against the background of any relevant caselaw and the latest available country information. Our position on the Uyghurs in China is set out in the relevant country policy and information note on the gov.uk website.
When someone establishes a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm in their country, they are normally granted protection and are not expected to return there.
Date and time of answer: 02 Dec 2024 at 17:57.
Lord Hanson of Flint, the Home Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2601):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have offered to receive any Uyghur refugees held in detention centres in other countries or facing repatriation to China. (HL2601)
Tabled on: 18 November 2024
Answer:
Lord Hanson of Flint:
The United Kingdom will always take seriously our responsibility, alongside others, to help those fleeing war and persecution. Under the UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), the UK relies upon referrals from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
UNHCR has the global mandate to provide international protection and humanitarian assistance to refugees. UNHCR refer individuals for resettlement in accordance with their standard resettlement submission criteria, which are based on an assessment of protection needs and vulnerabilities. The UK does not seek to influence the cases that the UNHCR refers.
Date and time of answer: 02 Dec 2024 at 17:55.
