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Second Report - The UK’s offer of visa and settlement routes for residents of Hong Kong
Home Affairs Committee
HC 191
Published 7 July 2021
Recommendations
10
Accepted
Review equality impact assessment for BN(O) visa, addressing penalties for vulnerable couples
Recommendation
We were concerned to hear that provisions in the Hong Kong BN(O) visa route rules may penalise couples on lower incomes and same-sex couples who because of societal pressures in Hong Kong are unable to live in the same household. …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation, committing to review the equalities impact assessment for the BN(O) route and consider their approach to applications from genuine couples unable to show proof of joint residency due to societal or financial pressures.
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Accepted
Para 120
Improve communication and signposting of available integration support in accessible formats.
Recommendation
The Government should also improve the communication and signposting of the support available, for example by making information about the integration programme available in a range of languages and accessible formats.
Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation, stating they published a Welcome Guide in both English and Cantonese and regularly engage with civil society to update information and ensure accessibility for BN(O) status holders.
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