Asylum: Crime
Commons · Question 3087 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 28 May 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, 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.
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 28 May 2026
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...