Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

House of Lords written question – answered am ar 14 Mawrth 2013.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Baroness Doocey Baroness Doocey Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether all UK Border Force officials working at St Pancras International station and the related controls in France and Belgium are subject to Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, which requires the UK Border Agency to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Photo of Lord Taylor of Holbeach Lord Taylor of Holbeach The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department

All Border Force officials working at St Pancras International station have a legislative duty of care under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 which requires Border Force to make arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The duty of Border Force staff to safeguard and promote the welfare of children under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 is required to be discharged within the United Kingdom and does not extend overseas. However, as a matter of principle, Border Force officers at juxtaposed controls work within the spirit of the legislation. Officers at all juxtaposed controls maintain a high degree of vigilance and work to safeguard and protect vulnerable children and those who may potentially be trafficked.

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