Moved by
Baroness Lister of Burtersett
40: Clause 11, page 13, line 44, at end insert—
“(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), the following will be regarded as having presented themselves “without delay”—
(a) people who have experienced sexual violence;
(b) people who have made a protection or human rights claim on the basis of gender-based violence;
(c) people who have made a protection or human rights claim on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics;
(d) people who are a victim of modern slavery or trafficking;
(e) people who are a victim of torture;
(f) people who are suffering from a mental impairment;
(g) people who are suffering from a serious physical disability;
(h) people who are suffering from other serious physical health conditions or illnesses;
(i) people who were under 18 years of age at the time of their arrival in the United Kingdom.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This probing amendment seeks to ascertain whether and to what extent certain vulnerable groups would be covered by the “without delay” condition.