Member

A number of noble Lords raised the impact assessment, including the noble Baroness, Lady Teather. There will be an impact assessment on any revised proposals. In answer to the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and again hinted at by my noble friend Lady Lister, guidance will be provided before implementation, so that it will be open to scrutiny. The noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, spotted an important point that I wish to re-emphasise, which was also mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Davies. Regulation 5 is a secondary assimilated law, formerly known as secondary retained EU law, and the powers to amend or remove it expire in June 2026. We have to take some action on that. Things may develop about potential primary legislation, but we have to look at what we do about the expiration of that regulation in June 2026. Using the powers that we have now is the most efficient way to avoid retaining an outdated duty that does not necessarily align with future policy direction. We are committed to ensuring that asylum policy is fair and targeted.