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30 Nov 2009 : Column 474W—continued
(a) 0
(b) Q3 = 3(1)
Q4 = 18
(a) Q4 = 1
(b) Q1 = 8
Q2 = 10
Q3 = 4
Q4 = 11
(a) 0
(b) Q1 = 0
Q2 = 7
Q3 = 5
Q4 = 9
(a) 0
(b) Q1 = 4
Q2 = 0
Q3 = 0
Q4 = 8
(a) 0
(b) Q1 = 14
Q2 = 4
Q3 = 1 to date
(1) This figure is from August 2005 and included within previous PQ answer on 29 September 2008, Official Report, column 2359W the figure given was four. This figure has now been reduced to three due to the re-classification of one exclusion, from unacceptable behaviour to public order.
Daniel Kawczynski:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have been extradited for terrorism-related offences in each quarter since the announcement of the 12-point plan in August
2005; and how many requests from his Department for extradition for terrorism-related offences (a) are outstanding and (b) have been made since August 2005. [301271]
Mr. Woolas: Between August 2005 and September 2008, 13 people were extradited by the UK for terrorism-related offences; four people were discharged by UK courts; five cases are ongoing and one case was withdrawn by the Requesting State. The following table gives a breakdown of these figures.
The UK's extradition partners are divided into two categories. Category 1 territories are those Member States of the EU that operate the Framework Decision on the European arrest warrant (EAW). Category 2 territories are those territories outside the EU with which the UK has extradition relations by way of either bilateral or multilateral extradition treaties:
The Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (for cases involving Scotland) are the designated authorities for the receipt and transmission of EAWs in the UK. It is not possible from current SOCA systems to break down the number of extraditions and EAWs issued or received by offence type.
There have been no persons extradited between the UK and Category 2 territories, in either direction, for terrorism-related offences since September 2008.
As a matter of policy and practice, the Home Office will neither confirm nor deny the existence of any extradition request ahead of a person's arrest.
| Extradition requests for terrorist related offences since August 2005 | |||
| Arrested | Status as at 17 September 2008 | Number | |
| Note: There are currently four other cases before the courts which were received before August 2005. | |||
Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what percentage of immigration removals were made at the (a) first and (b) second attempt in each of the last five years. [301312]
Mr. Woolas: The information requested could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Deportation: Finance
Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what his most recent estimate is of the cost to the public purse of the (a) forced and (b) voluntary removal of an individual. [301234]
Mr. Woolas: It is not possible to provide a comprehensive figure for the cost of enforced or voluntary removals because there are many different factors which may or may not be involved in the cost of a case (such as detention costs, travel costs, and the cost of escorting the individual in question). We are unable to disaggregate the specific costs and any attempt to do so would incur disproportionate cost.
However, the National Audit Office (NAO) give a breakdown of the cost of typical asylum cases in 2007-08 in part four of their report 'The Home Office Management of Asylum Applications by the UK Border Agency' which was published on 23 January 2009. The table on page 36 of the report sets out 12 typical profiles, including cases which result in either enforced or voluntary removal, and the lower to upper end estimate of costs either excluding or including accommodation and support costs. For example, profile four, estimates the cost of a case resulting in the enforced removal of a single, undetained adult after he or she has exhausted their appeal rights, as being between £7,900 and £17,000 excluding accommodation and support, or £12,000 to £25,600 including accommodation and support. This report is available to view at the following website:
www.nao.org.uk/publications/0809/management_of_ asylum_appl.aspx
However, the UK Border Agency aims to ensure removals are effected at the lowest available rate subject to operational needs.
DNA and Fingerprint Database
Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether foreign intelligence agencies or agents have access to (a) the Government's DNA and fingerprint database and (b) other private information on British citizens and residents gathered under counter-terrorism legislation in the last five years. [301019]
Mr. Hanson: Foreign intelligence agencies do not have direct access to the UK's DNA and fingerprint databases. But it is possible for them to receive DNA and fingerprint information from the UK by, for example, making a request for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, or through intelligence channels via organisations such as Interpol and Europol.
The UK has counter-terrorism police officers (counter-terrorism and extremism liaison officers known as CTELOs) based within foreign law enforcement agencies and UK missions. Their role is to co-ordinate bilateral and multilateral liaison (including operational inquiries), requests for international legal assistance and exchange of police counter-terrorism and extremism intelligence.
Domestic Violence
Mr. Jim Cunningham: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what steps the Government is taking to protect women with an insecure immigration status from domestic violence; [300621]
(2) what progress the Government has made on its review of the 20 day proposal for conditional funding for victims of domestic violence; [300622]
(3) how many women of insecure immigration status the Government estimates experienced domestic violence in 2008; [300623]
(4) what interim measures the Government has put in place to aid women of insecure immigration status who experience domestic violence until their immigration status is resolved. [300624]
Mr. Alan Campbell [holding answer 25 November 2009]: Statistical data confirm that in 2008, 1,342 indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications under the domestic violence rule were received by the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
Over the past year, the UKBA have made a number of amendments to their processes to assist this group of victims including;
Extensive revisions to the Domestic Violence Immigration Directorate Instructions
Substantial changes to the SET (DV) application form, for example eliminating duplications in checklists and providing more scope for applicants to explain the reasons why they cannot supply information
Implementing a new definition of destitution
The Home Office will be running a pilot from 30 November 2009 for a three month period for victims of domestic violence who entered the UK on a spouse or partner visa and consequently have no recourse to public funds.
The pilot will provide upfront funding to the refuge provider to cover the essential housing and living costs incurred in supporting the victim while they make an application for ILR and await their decision from the UKBA. The funding will be available for a maximum of eight weeks.
The pilot will be monitored and evaluated throughout with an overall evaluation being conducted in March 2010 which will assist in informing our next steps in developing a longer-term solution to the issue.
Note:
The figures quoted have not been quality assured and are not a national statistic. It should be treated as provisional management information and may be subject to change.
Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what estimate he has made of the average annual number of women with an immigration status which is not determined who were subject to domestic violence in the latest period for which information is available. [301004]
Mr. Alan Campbell: Statistical data confirm that in 2008, 1,342 Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) applications under the Domestic Violence Rule were received by the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
Note:
The figures quoted have not been quality assured and are not a national statistic. It should be treated as provisional management information and may be subject to change.
Domestic Violence: Unemployment
Mrs. Curtis-Thomas: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research his Department has undertaken on any relationship between levels of domestic violence and unemployment. [301220]
Mr. Alan Campbell: The British Crime Survey (BCS) shows risk of domestic violence by personal characteristics, including the respondent's employment status. Table 3.04 from Crime in England and Wales 2008-09
shows that 0.8 per cent. of unemployed people experienced domestic violence in the past year compared with 0.3 per cent. of employed people. However, this apparent difference is not statistically significant.
The data are based on face-to-face BCS interviews. Figures from the BCS self-completion module on intimate violence also show no statistically significant difference in the risk of domestic abuse between employed and unemployed people. See Table 3.16 in
Dual Nationality: Pakistan
Mr. Hague: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with reference to the answer of 20 May 2009, Official Report, column 1462W, on dual nationality, whether any steps have been taken by his Department to ascertain the numbers of British passport holders who also hold Pakistani nationality. [301969]
Meg Hillier: There has been no change in the position. As applicants for British passports are not required to say whether they hold another nationality, this information is not available.
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