Siân Berry

Spoke in debate: Immigration and Asylum Bill (First sitting)

Parliamentary appearance by Siân Berry

Spoke in debate: Immigration and Asylum Bill (Second sitting)

Parliamentary appearance by Siân Berry

Immigration and Asylum Bill (Second sitting)

Q I have some questions about family reunion. In your submission, you said that the measure will have a negative impact on integration. You also expressed concern that what you consider to be a right to family reunion is being made conditional, in clause 19, on socioeconomic factors—the ability of someone to support themselves. Can you tell us more about why you think family reunion should remain a right? Angela Afzal: The core protection framework sets out that refugees would not be granted fam

Immigration and Asylum Bill (First sitting)

Q I have some further questions to Vicky. In your observations, you do say that efficiency should not be pursued at the expense of “procedural fairness” but also of “access to protection and successful integration.” You also warn that the Bill could “undermine conditions that support successful integration for those ultimately recognised as refugees.” Could you outline how you think the Bill, in practice, will harm integration? Vicky Tennant: I would say the key area is the recovery of asylum su