Source · Select Committees · Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Recommendation 28
28
Paragraph: 137
The introduction of an offence of illegal arrival under clause 39 would effectively criminalise the...
Conclusion
The introduction of an offence of illegal arrival under clause 39 would effectively criminalise the act of seeking asylum in the UK. This is inconsistent with the UK’s obligations under the Refugee Convention, including Article 31, which prohibits the penalisation of refugees for unauthorised entry.
Paragraph Reference:
137