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Lords Committee raises concerns over immigration law change declaring India and Georgia as ‘safe states’
In its 4th Report of Session 2023–24, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee considered the draft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Amendment of List of Safe States) Regulations 2024 and raised concerns about the lack of key information on a policy intended to tackle unfounded protection and human rights claims.
1 December 2023
Lords committee raises concerns about foreign prisoner deportation law
In its 54th Report of Session 2022-23, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee considered the draft Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Removal of Prisoners for Deportation) Order 2023 and has raised concerns about the lack of information provided to support a policy intended to deal with the pressure on prison places.
26 October 2023
Lords Committee criticises Home Office's lack of consultation on proposed drug law changes
In its 51st Report of Session 22-23, the cross-party House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee considered the Draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023 (the Draft Order) and has criticised the Home Office for the process it followed before laying the order.
14 September 2023
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