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Written questions by Lowe.

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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2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What guidance exists on the weight officers should give to allegations of racist language when determining who to treat as a suspect or victim at a serious-violence scene, and whether she has reviewed

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What steps she is taking to ensure that families of victims in cases such as the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak receive full disclosure of (a) body-worn video, (b) radio traffic and (c) decision logs r

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been asked to investigate (a) the arrest decision, (b) the use of handcuffs, (c) the medical response and (d) the suspect-identification process i

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

Whether she has discussed with the Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary the handling of the incident in which Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed.

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What data her Department holds on police incidents over the past 10 years in which allegations of racism were recorded as a factor in the identification, treatment or handling of suspects and victims;

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

2 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
Asked

What steps she is taking to ensure that all body-worn video, radio communications, emergency-call recordings and officer decision logs relating to the death of Henry Nowak are preserved and made avail

Reply

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers in connection with the death of Henry Nowak, including the contact officers had with him immediately prior to his death. It ...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What safeguarding procedures are in place for asylum seekers who disclose experiences of harm as the result of crimes said to have occurred prior to arrival in the UK.

Reply

The Home Office takes the safety and wellbeing of adults, families and children extremely seriously and we continuously review our safeguarding processes. We operate an Asylum Safeguarding Hub that receives referrals from a range of sources, including but...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What information-sharing arrangements are in place between UK and French authorities regarding safeguarding disclosures made by asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents prior to their arr

Reply

The Home Office has frameworks and processes in place to facilitate the sharing of sensitive information with stakeholders, including international partners. The sharing of such information is regularly reviewed by the Home Office to ensure it remains nec...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What mechanisms exist for national authorities to refer safeguarding disclosures made by asylum seekers to the relevant authorities in France where appropriate.

Reply

The Home Office has frameworks and processes in place to facilitate the sharing of sensitive information with stakeholders, including international partners. The sharing of such information is regularly reviewed by the Home Office to ensure it remains nec...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether additional funding is provided to police forces that receive safeguarding disclosures from asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents prior to arrival.

Reply

The government sets police budgets at the annual police funding settlement. The 2026–27 final police funding settlement provides up to £21.0 billion for the policing system in England and Wales. This is an increase of up to £1.4 billion compared with the ...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What training is provided to Border Force and police officers on responding to safeguarding disclosures made by asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents outside the UK.

Reply

Border Force staff receive comprehensive foundation training in safeguarding, modern slavery awareness, communication, and interview skills. In situations where there is an urgent need for referral, Border Force follows established safeguarding procedures...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What guidance is in place for police forces on handling disclosures made by newly arrived asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents said to have occurred outside the United Kingdom.

Reply

Although police forces are operationally independent, the Home Office is part of a national coordination network with policing which manages the impact of immigration on policing, including identifying and mitigating risks from asylum placement.There are ...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What steps her Department is taking to ensure consistency in how police forces handle safeguarding disclosures made by asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents outside the UK.

Reply

Although police forces are operationally independent, the Home Office is part of a national coordination network with policing which manages the impact of immigration on policing, including identifying and mitigating risks from asylum placement.There are ...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether she has considered designating the handling of pre-arrival safeguarding disclosures from asylum seekers as a national responsibility.

Reply

The Home Office is responsible for the asylum process. The Home Office conducts mandatory identity, criminality and security checks on all individuals who claim asylum, including biometric checks against relevant Home Office systems and national and inter...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Which agency has lead responsibility for assessing and recording disclosures made by asylum seekers about alleged criminal incidents prior to arrival in the UK.

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The Home Office is responsible for the asylum process. The Home Office conducts mandatory identity, criminality and security checks on all individuals who claim asylum, including biometric checks against relevant Home Office systems and national and inter...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of responding to safeguarding disclosures made by newly arrived asylum seekers that relate to alleged criminal incidents outside the UK on poli

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The Home Office is part of a national coordination network with policing which manages the impact of immigration on policing, including identifying and mitigating risks from asylum placement.The Home Office is responsible for the asylum process. The Home ...

19 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether her Department monitors how safeguarding disclosures made by asylum seekers relating to alleged criminal incidents prior to arrival in the UK are handled by local police forces.

Reply

Although police forces are operationally independent, the Home Office is part of a national coordination network with policing which manages the impact of immigration on policing, including identifying and mitigating risks from asylum placement.There are ...

13 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether she plans to publish the risk assessments underpinning decisions to refuse entry to foreign nationals intending to attend the “Unite the Kingdom” rally on 16 May 2026.

Reply

The Home Office does not routinely disclose information relating to internal discussions between Ministers and officials. It is longstanding Government policy not to comment on matters relating to national security or operational decision‑making.Decisions...

13 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether she plans to publish the risk assessments underpinning decisions to refuse entry to foreign nationals intending to attend the “Unite the Kingdom” rally on 16 May 2026.

Reply

The Home Office does not routinely disclose information relating to internal discussions between Ministers and officials. It is longstanding Government policy not to comment on matters relating to national security or operational decision‑making.Decisions...

13 May 2026·Home Office·Answered
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Whether her Department sought legal advice on decisions to refuse entry to foreign nationals intending to attend the Unite the Kingdom rally on 16 May 2026.

Reply

The Home Office does not routinely disclose information relating to internal discussions between Ministers and officials. It is longstanding Government policy not to comment on matters relating to national security or operational decision‑making.Decisions...

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