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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
2
Acknowledged
Para 57
Extend the British National (Overseas) scheme for young people with eligible parents to apply separately
Recommendation
We have heard that young people are among the most targeted citizens in Hong Kong owing to their increased participation in pro-democracy protests. They are also among the most vulnerable, particularly if they are estranged from their families because of …
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Government Response Summary
The government states it understands the Committee's concerns regarding eligibility and accessibility for the BN(O) route for young people who were too young to obtain status or whose parents do not wish to apply.
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Conclusions (2)
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
In the 1985 Sino-British joint declaration the UK made a historic commitment to protect the freedom of the people of Hong Kong. Given the grave concerns of Governments, NGOs and human rights experts about the impact of the new security law on Hong Kongers’ freedoms we welcome the Government’s decision …
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledged understanding the committee's concerns regarding the eligibility and accessibility of the BN(O) route for younger individuals or those whose parents do not wish to apply, but committed to no specific action.
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Conclusion
Amending the scheme, and making the associated changes we have recommended in this report will enable the Government to improve the scheme further and help to ensure that it provides the genuine protection and assistance the Government set out to provide. (Paragraph 125) 38 The UK’s offer of visa and …