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Clause 1, page 1, line 2, after “The” insert “first”
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80 amendments across 8 provisions
Clause 1 1
Clause 2 1
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After Clause 2, insert the following new Clause—
“Applicability of decisions
“Applicability of decisions
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Clause 3 20
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Page 3, line 21, leave out Clause 3
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Clause 3, page 3, line 21, after “Act” insert “, and of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 insofar as they relate to the removal of persons to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 30, at end insert “, the Illegal Migration Act 2023 or the Immigration Acts”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 27, leave out from “apply” to end of line 29 and insert “in relation into provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and the Immigration Acts in relation to the removal of a person to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 25, after “legislation),” insert—
“(ba) sections 4 (declaration of incompatibility) and 10 (power to take remedial action),”
“(ba) sections 4 (declaration of incompatibility) and 10 (power to take remedial action),”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 30, at end insert—
“(4A) Sections 4 and 10 do not apply in relation to provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023, or the Immigration Acts.”
“(4A) Sections 4 and 10 do not apply in relation to provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023, or the Immigration Acts.”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 32, leave out paragraphs (a) to (c) and insert “provision made in relation to the removal or proposed removal to Rwanda by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 22, after “disapplied” insert “,in relation to both of those Acts in relation to the removal of a person to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 4, line 6, at end insert—
“(5A) This section applies only in relation to the removal or proposed removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
“(5A) This section applies only in relation to the removal or proposed removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
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Leave out Clause 3 and insert the following new Clause—
“Limited disapplication of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998
“Limited disapplication of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998
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The above-named Lords give notice of their intention to oppose the Question that Clause 3 stand part of the Bill.
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Page 3, line 21, leave out Clause 3
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Clause 3, page 3, line 21, after “Act” insert “, and of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 insofar as they relate to the removal of persons to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 30, at end insert “, the Illegal Migration Act 2023 or the Immigration Acts”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 27, leave out from “apply” to end of line 29 and insert “in relation into provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and the Immigration Acts in relation to the removal of a person to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 25, after “legislation),” insert—
“(ba) sections 4 (declaration of incompatibility) and 10 (power to take remedial action),”
“(ba) sections 4 (declaration of incompatibility) and 10 (power to take remedial action),”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 30, at end insert—
“(4A) Sections 4 and 10 do not apply in relation to provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023, or the Immigration Acts.”
“(4A) Sections 4 and 10 do not apply in relation to provision made by or by virtue of this Act, the Illegal Migration Act 2023, or the Immigration Acts.”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 32, leave out paragraphs (a) to (c) and insert “provision made in relation to the removal or proposed removal to Rwanda by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
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Clause 3, page 3, line 22, after “disapplied” insert “,in relation to both of those Acts in relation to the removal of a person to Rwanda”
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Clause 3, page 4, line 6, at end insert—
“(5A) This section applies only in relation to the removal or proposed removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
“(5A) This section applies only in relation to the removal or proposed removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
Clause 4 20
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Clause 4, page 4, line 34, leave out from “Rwanda” to end of line 37
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Clause 4, page 4, line 19, leave out from “question” to end of line 22
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Clause 4, page 4, line 23, leave out subsection (2)
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Clause 4, page 4, line 23, leave out subsections (2) and (3)
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Clause 4, page 4, line 42, leave out subsection (6)
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Clause 4, page 4, line 12, leave out from “question” to end of line 14
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Clause 4, page 4, line 38, leave out subsection (5) and insert—
“(5) Section 54 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is disapplied for the purposes of this Act.”
“(5) Section 54 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is disapplied for the purposes of this Act.”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 19, after “question” insert “or, where the person in question is a member of a particular social group within Article 1A(2) of the Refugee Convention 1951, for that group”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 34, after “person” insert “or members of the group”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 13, after “circumstances” insert “or, in the case of a particular social group, relating specifically to that group”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 20, after “circumstances” insert “or, where the person in question is a member of a particular social group, relating specifically to that group”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 12, after “question” insert “or, where the person in question is a member of a particular social group within Article 1A(2) of the Refugee Convention 1951, for that group”
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Clause 4, page 4, leave out lines 11 to 14 and insert “that Rwanda is not a safe country for the person in question where the evidence shows that to be so,”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 18, leave out from “country” to end of line 22 and insert “if the evidence shows that to be so.”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 13, after “circumstances” insert “such as a claim based on the grounds outlined in Article 1A(2) of the Refugee Convention 1951 including on religion or belief grounds”
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Clause 4, page 4, line 22, at end insert—
“(1A) Under subsection (1) a decision-maker must, in particular, take into account circumstances including whether an individual—
“(1A) Under subsection (1) a decision-maker must, in particular, take into account circumstances including whether an individual—
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Clause 4, page 4, line 22, at end insert—
“(c) a court or tribunal from considering, in the case of a person who was but has ceased to be an unaccompanied child, a claim that their removal to the Republic of Rwanda would be contrary to their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights based on compelling evidence relating specifically to the person’s particular individual circumstances.”
“(c) a court or tribunal from considering, in the case of a person who was but has ceased to be an unaccompanied child, a claim that their removal to the Republic of Rwanda would be contrary to their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights based on compelling evidence relating specifically to the person’s particular individual circumstances.”
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Leave out Clause 4 and insert the following new Clause—
“Decisions in individual claims
“Decisions in individual claims
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After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Duty with regards to unaccompanied children
“Duty with regards to unaccompanied children
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After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Section 57 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023
“Section 57 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023
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Clause 5 29
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Clause 5, page 5, line 15, leave out subsection (3)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 12, leave out subsection (2)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, at end insert—
“(5) The Government must, within three months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, lay before Parliament a copy of a report setting out how this clause is compatible with Section 7A of the European Withdrawal Act and the UK’s obligations to citizens under the Good Friday Agreement.
“(5) The Government must, within three months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, lay before Parliament a copy of a report setting out how this clause is compatible with Section 7A of the European Withdrawal Act and the UK’s obligations to citizens under the Good Friday Agreement.
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, at the end insert —
“(5) Section 55 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is amended as follows.
“(5) Section 55 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is amended as follows.
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Clause 5, page 5, line 19, leave out subsection (4) and insert—
“(4A) A Minister of the Crown, acting in person, may (but need not) determine that the duty to remove in section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is not to apply in relation to a person to whom this section applies.”
“(4A) A Minister of the Crown, acting in person, may (but need not) determine that the duty to remove in section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is not to apply in relation to a person to whom this section applies.”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 13, leave out subsection (2) and insert —
“(2A) The interim measure is not binding on the United Kingdom, and will have no effect on any provision made by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023, and shall not prevent or delay the removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
“(2A) The interim measure is not binding on the United Kingdom, and will have no effect on any provision made by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023, and shall not prevent or delay the removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
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Page 5, line 8, leave out Clause 5
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, after “person” insert “in consultation with the Attorney General.”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 22, leave out paragraph (b)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 15, leave out “not”
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Removals to Rwanda under the Illegal Migration Act 2023
“Removals to Rwanda under the Illegal Migration Act 2023
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Number of individuals relocated to Rwanda
“Number of individuals relocated to Rwanda
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Right to return to the United Kingdom for those granted refugee status
“Right to return to the United Kingdom for those granted refugee status
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Leave out Clause 5, and insert the following new Clause—
“Interim measures of the European Court of Human Rights
“Interim measures of the European Court of Human Rights
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Removal of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking
“Removal of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Review of impact of this Act on rule of law
“Review of impact of this Act on rule of law
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After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause—
“Exemption for agents, allies and employees of the UK Overseas
“Exemption for agents, allies and employees of the UK Overseas
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Clause 5, page 5, line 15, leave out “Accordingly, a court or tribunal must not” and insert “Notwithstanding subsection (2), a court or tribunal may”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, at end insert “following consultation with the Attorney General.”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 15, leave out subsection (3)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 12, leave out subsection (2)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, at end insert—
“(5) The Government must, within three months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, lay before Parliament a copy of a report setting out how this clause is compatible with Section 7A of the European Withdrawal Act and the UK’s obligations to citizens under the Good Friday Agreement.
“(5) The Government must, within three months of this Act receiving Royal Assent, lay before Parliament a copy of a report setting out how this clause is compatible with Section 7A of the European Withdrawal Act and the UK’s obligations to citizens under the Good Friday Agreement.
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, at the end insert —
“(5) Section 55 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is amended as follows.
“(5) Section 55 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is amended as follows.
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Clause 5, page 5, line 19, leave out subsection (4) and insert—
“(4A) A Minister of the Crown, acting in person, may (but need not) determine that the duty to remove in section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is not to apply in relation to a person to whom this section applies.”
“(4A) A Minister of the Crown, acting in person, may (but need not) determine that the duty to remove in section 2(1) of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 is not to apply in relation to a person to whom this section applies.”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 13, leave out subsection (2) and insert —
“(2A) The interim measure is not binding on the United Kingdom, and will have no effect on any provision made by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023, and shall not prevent or delay the removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
“(2A) The interim measure is not binding on the United Kingdom, and will have no effect on any provision made by or by virtue of this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023, and shall not prevent or delay the removal of a person to Rwanda under this Act or the Illegal Migration Act 2023.”
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Page 5, line 8, leave out Clause 5
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Clause 5, page 5, line 23, after “person” insert “in consultation with the Attorney General.”
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Clause 5, page 5, line 22, leave out paragraph (b)
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Clause 5, page 5, line 15, leave out “not”
Clause 7 2
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Clause 7, page 6, leave out line 18 and insert—
“”safe country”—
“”safe country”—
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Clause 7, page 6, leave out line 18 and insert—
“”safe country”—
“”safe country”—
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Clause 8 3
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Clause 8, page 6, line 27, leave out subsections (3) to (5)
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Clause 8, page 6, line 24, at end insert—
“(1A) The provisions of this Act have effect in Northern Ireland, notwithstanding section 7A of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (General implementation of remainder of withdrawal agreement).”
“(1A) The provisions of this Act have effect in Northern Ireland, notwithstanding section 7A of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (General implementation of remainder of withdrawal agreement).”
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Clause 8, page 6, line 36, at end insert—
“(6) Reference to “Channel Islands” in subsections (3) and (4) excludes reference to Jersey.”
“(6) Reference to “Channel Islands” in subsections (3) and (4) excludes reference to Jersey.”
Clause 9 4
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Clause 9, page 6, line 38, leave out subsection (1) and insert—
“(1) This Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.
“(1) This Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint.
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Clause 9, page 6, line 39, at end insert—
“(1A) This Act ceases to have effect if a court of the United Kingdom declares it to be incompatible with domestic law.”
“(1A) This Act ceases to have effect if a court of the United Kingdom declares it to be incompatible with domestic law.”
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Clause 9, page 6, line 39, at end insert “subject to subsection (1A).
(1A) This Act may not come into force unless the Secretary of State has made a statement to Parliament that they are satisfied that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration would be able to monitor and report on the impact of this Act on meeting the purposes in section 1(1).”
(1A) This Act may not come into force unless the Secretary of State has made a statement to Parliament that they are satisfied that the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration would be able to monitor and report on the impact of this Act on meeting the purposes in section 1(1).”
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[Withdrawn]
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
After Clause 9, insert the following new Clause—
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