HL Deb 30 November 2000 vol 619 cc173-4WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bassam of Brighton on 13th November (WA 8), whether unrepresented asylum seekers or would-be immigrants seeking to argue their case on human rights grounds, when referred to the case of Parpeedan, will be given the decision in an accessible form or will have the implications explained to them. [HL4799]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

It would be unusual for an asylum seeker or would-be immigrant to remain unrepresented before the appellate authorities. If this occurred and the determination of the Tribunal inPardeepan was relevant to their circumstances, the Home Office Presenting Officer or the appellate authority will ensure that arrangements are made for the implications of the determination to be brought to the attention of the asylum seeker or would-be immigrant.