The anti-slavery commissioner, Kevin Hyland, is independent, and thoroughly and robustly defends his independence. I would simply quote a remark that he made: he felt that a system, which may be included as part of James Ewins’ recommendations, of checks and periodic meetings to ensure that people were aware of their rights and to check on their safety may have more effect in providing a safeguard of the position.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Bates
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 20 January 2016.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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2015-16
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