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Immigration: Women

Volume 703: debated on Tuesday 22 July 2008

asked Her Majesty’s Government:

Whether they are aware of any cases where females seeking asylum on the grounds of (a) sexual abuse, (b) domestic violence, (c) arranged or forced marriage, (d) trafficking, (e) female genital mutilation, or (f) family disputes arising from “honour” crimes have been deported from the United Kingdom without being given access to legal advice; and, if so, how many. [HL4941]

Individuals have access to legal advice at any time during the asylum process. Details of legal advice available can be found on the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) website at: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/asylum/helpandadvice/legaladvice/. Individuals who are detained prior to removal are provided with information on contacting the Immigration Advisory Service and the Refugee Legal Centre at the point of detention and subsequently at the immigration removal centre.