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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 13 October 2025
Debate
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillContribution
This builds on the previous Government’s attempt to criminalise being a refugee. The Nationality and Borders Act 2022—a quite embarrassing document—added significantly to the number and scope of these offences. So, despite all the nice words from Ministers, needing sanctuary has become a crime.
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