Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 6
6
Deferred
Paragraph: 67
Lack of assurances regarding politically-motivated convictions for BN(O) visa applicants
Conclusion
We welcome the statement of intent by the Home Office that discretion will be given in cases where applicants for the BN(O) visa have convictions related to free speech The UK’s offer of visa and settlement routes for residents of Hong Kong 35 or peaceful protest. We are however concerned that correspondence we received from the Minister failed to provide assurances about the need to investigate the possibility of politically-motivated convictions.
Government Response Summary
The government discusses the Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) and its temporary nature, which is unrelated to the committee's concern about politically-motivated convictions for BN(O) visa applicants.
Paragraph Reference:
67
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
6. The YMS is a dedicated route for young people aged 18 to 30 from participating countries and territories to experience life in the UK for up to two years. The route allows for cultural exchange between participating countries or territories and is designed for young people to experience living in another country for a short period of time. Temporary routes are designed for living in the UK temporarily and should not be used to live in the UK for longer periods. Consequently, the YMS is not a route that leads to settlement, in line with other temporary routes to the UK such as the seasonal worker visa or charity worker visa.