Member

This amendment aims to remove that discretion, which we think is the most effective way to achieve returns co-operation. The assessment of whether a Government are co-operating sufficiently is a discretionary judgment which Ministers must have the flexibilities to take. Visa penalties have not been used yet but, in the Government’s view, the existing provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 remain sufficient for the primary aims of the powers, and I urge the noble Lord not to press this amendment.