Every parliamentary written question tabled by Rupert Lowe this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many foreign nationals with prior convictions for sexual offences were granted (a) asylum, (b) humanitarian protection and (c) leave to remain in each of the last five years.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave him on 19 May in response to Question 51194.
Whether her Department maintains an internal country risk list for (a) immigration and (b) visa purposes.
The UK operates a robust and effective visa system, which is an important part of securing the UK border and a vital tool for the UK in reducing illegal immigration, tackling organised crime and protecting national security. A requirement to obtain a visa prior to travelling to the UK means that we can assess whether an individual is a genuine visitor to the UK and will comply with the Immigration Rules on arrival. It allows us to intervene and, where necessary, refuse a visa before the individual travels to the UK.The UK visa system, including the Visa National List, is kept under regular review. Decisions on which countries are required to apply for a visa (known as “visa national” countries) and which are not required to apply for a visa (known as “non-visa national” countries) are taken on the basis of a range of factors including security, compliance and returns arrangements.
If she will make it her policy to automatically deport foreign nationals convicted of sexual offences.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave to Question 47069 on 30 April.
How many (a) asylum seekers and (b) recent arrivals were charged with (i) rape and (ii) sexual assault in each of the last five years.
Available data on the age, ethnicity, gender and region of individuals prosecuted and convicted at criminal courts in England and Wales in the Ministry of Justice Outcomes by Offences data tool, can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page, which is available online here:Criminal justice statistics - GOV.UKHowever, this data is not broken down by nationality or immigration status.
How many foreign nationals were arrested for sexual offences in each of the last five years, broken down by nationality.
Available data on the age, ethnicity, gender and region of individuals prosecuted and convicted at criminal courts in England and Wales in the Ministry of Justice Outcomes by Offences data tool, can be downloaded from the Criminal Justice Statistics landing page, which is available online here:Criminal justice statistics - GOV.UKHowever, this data is not broken down by nationality or immigration status.
How many people are under surveillance by counter-terrorism police for suspected links to Islamist extremism.
As a matter of long-standing policy, we do not comment on the detail of security and intelligence matters. However, we continuously assess potential threats to the UK and, where necessary, deploy the full range of tools available to mitigate them.
Whether foreign nationals convicted of Islamist extremist offences are automatically considered for deportation.
Any foreign national who is convicted of a crime and given a prison sentence is considered for deportation at the earliest opportunity.
What steps she is taking to help tackle online Islamist (a) radicalisation and (b) propaganda targeting young people.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on 9 July to Question 64852.
What support she is providing to local authorities to help them counter radicalisation in areas identified as high risk for Islamist extremism.
All Local Authorities in England, Scotland and Wales receive dedicated support from the Home Office to deliver the Prevent duty effectively and in proportion to the risk and threat.Whilst Prevent seeks to tackle the threat from a range of ideologies, we expect all local authorities facing a high risk from Islamist extremism to identify this in their risk assessments and delivery plans, working closely with Counter-Terrorism Police.Currently, the 28 highest threat areas in England and Wales receive Home Office Prevent funding to help them to go above and beyond the requirements of the Prevent duty. This funding supports the provision of dedicated Prevent posts in these local authorities. Some of these local authorities also receive additional funding to support regional working and share their Prevent expertise with other neighbouring local authorities.All local authorities have access to the Preventing Radicalisation Fund. This supports the delivery of targeted Prevent projects, that aim to identify and mitigate local radicalisation risks, including the risk from Islamist extremism.
How many passports have been cancelled due to UK citizens travelling abroad to join Islamist terrorist groups in the last five years.
It is the longstanding policy of successive UK governments that we do not comment on operational intelligence or security matters , including the specific details of individuals who have and their passports revoked.
How many asylum seekers have been flagged for links to (a) extremist and (b) Islamist networks since 2018.
It is the longstanding policy of successive UK Governments that we do not comment on operational intelligence or security matters.
How many known Islamic extremists reside in the UK.
As a matter of long-standing policy, we do not comment on the detail of security and intelligence matters. However, we continuously assess potential threats to the UK and, where necessary, deploy the full range of tools available to mitigate them.
How many and what proportion of Prevent cases resulted in prosecutions for Islamist-related offences during the past year.
Prevent seeks to intervene early and provide support to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism. Prevent is not an investigative tool or a criminal sanction, and prosecution is not the intended outcome.
What steps her Department is taking to (a) monitor and (b) help prevent radicalisation in (i) mosques, (ii) Islamic schools and (iii) community centres.
The Prevent duty was introduced through the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and requires a range of public sector bodies working in local communities to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism as part of their day-to-day work.The Prevent programme is run locally by experts who understand the risks and issues in their area, and how best to support their communities including working with faith institutions, education and community settings. These experts include local authorities, the Police, charities and community organisations.In addition, the programme provides training for educators, healthcare professionals and other frontline staff to help them identify and support those susceptible to radicalisation. Prevent also works closely with local partners, policing, and other government departments to disrupt those groups that radicalise others, both online and in communities.
How many and what proportion of visa applications were rejected due to national security concerns related to Islamist extremism in each of the last ten years.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer he was given on 15 May to Question 51200.
How many referrals to Prevent related to Islamist ideology have been made in the last three years.
Information about Prevent referrals and Channel cases can be found on GOV.UK Individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent Programme statistics - GOV.UK.Official statistics on individuals referred to and supported through the Prevent programme for year ending 31 March 2025 will be published later this year.
What proportion of people subject to Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures entered the UK as asylum seekers or refugees.
The statutory reporting requirements associated with the use of TPIM measures are set out in Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011.
Whether (a) migrants and (b) asylum seekers are checked for associations with Islamist terror organisations.
The first priority of Government is protecting national security and protecting UK citizens from terrorism. It would not be appropriate to comment in detail on operational security matters or specific cases but the Home Office uses various tools to detect and disrupt travel by those posing a national security risk, and all applications for UK immigration status, including asylum claims, are subject to comprehensive security checks.
How many Palestinian nationals have entered the UK under (a) humanitarian and (b) asylum schemes since October 2023.
Data on asylum claims, by nationality, is published in table Asy_D01 of the ‘Asylum claims and initial decisions detailed datasets’.The latest data relates to the year ending March 2025. Information on how to use the datasets can be found in the ‘Notes’ page of the workbooks.
How many staff in her Department have permission to work remotely outside the UK; and in which countries those staff are based.
The Home Office has a clear policy on International Remote Working (IRW), which is only permitted in very limited circumstances, either on compassionate grounds for up to four weeks where an employee has a seriously ill relative abroad, or to enable an employee to accompany their spouse/partner on a Diplomatic or other Government posting abroad. No other IRW is permitted.Since January 2025 9 employees have been allowed a period of remote working on compassionate grounds. We also have 11 employees currently working remotely while they accompany their spouse/partner on an international posting.