Moved by
Lord Judge
182: After Clause 78, insert the following new Clause—
“Compatibility with Refugee Convention
Nothing in this Act is intended to undermine the obligations of the United Kingdom under the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This new Clause reflects the Government’s stated intention that the Bill complies with the Refugee Convention and ensures that any ambiguity around interpretation of provisions is resolved in compliance with the Convention and its Protocol.