We have had wide discussions about the UNHCR’s opinion on this and think that we are complying with international law. It is up to each state to interpret the refugee convention. I know that the noble Lord and most of this House do not agree but it will ultimately be for Parliament, through the passage of the Bill, to interpret what Parliament thinks of the refugee convention.
Nationality and Borders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Williams of Trafford
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 3 February 2022.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Nationality and Borders Bill.
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