Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:08 pm ar 10 Gorffennaf 2023.
Baroness Meacher
Crossbench
3:08,
10 Gorffennaf 2023
My Lords, I think the Minister will be aware that we are at risk of losing our reputation as a country that upholds human rights, in particular those of children, because of the treatment of unaccompanied children under the Illegal Migration Bill. What plans does the Minister have to ensure that all unaccompanied children are cared for only under the auspices of local authorities and never under the Home Office in order to try to rescue the reputation of this country?
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