Clearly, I will not comment on the detail of individual cases in this context. Those findings were made, and clearly they indicate conduct that was wholly unacceptable, and—let us add—quite exceptional, with two cases cited in many years. It is regrettable that those events occurred, but let us remember that they are isolated events. As regards the general powers of immigration officers, they will be provided with training and guidance on the use of their powers and are given enforcement instructions in guidance.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Keen of Elie
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 1 February 2016.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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