Equality Bill

I absolutely undertake to reflect on that issue. The noble Lord has made a very interesting point. Returning to these amendments, I would like to provide further reassurance. The UK Border Agency’s use of these exceptions is subject to monitoring by its chief inspector. In addition, all policies and decisions taken by the immigration authorities are already subject to the provisions and safeguards in the Human Rights Act. The noble Baroness raised the issue of guidance. Guidance instructions to immigration staff are available in the public domain, including via the UK Border Agency’s website, in order to provide transparency in relation to the activities of the immigration authorities. For the reasons outlined above, I ask the noble Lord to withdraw Amendment 58ZB and not to press Amendments 58ZC and 58ZE, and I ask the noble Baroness not to press Amendment 58ZD.