Trade agreements and human rights
Lack of clarity on the government's approach to linking trade agreements with trading partners' human rights records.
374 items
4 sources
Source spread
Where this theme appears
Trade agreements and human rights has been flagged across 4 independent accountability sources:
364 committee recs
4 IMB reports
5 PHSO decisions
1 LGO/SPSO decision
When the same issue appears across inquiries, coroner reports, and regulators independently, it indicates a recurring issue across the public record.
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Source-grouped records are useful for tracing where a concern came from. Large sections show the 50 strongest matches for that source; counts still show the full theme total.
Committee Recommendations (364) — showing 50 strongest matches
#21 — Ensure Fair Work Agency has powers and resources to investigate labour exploitation
Recommendation: The Government must ensure that the Fair Work Agency has the necessary powers to deter non-compliance. It must have the authority to investigate all forms of labour exploitation, up to and including modern slavery, and be adequately resourced to fulfil …
Gov response: The Fair Work Agency (FWA) will play a crucial role in combating serious labour exploitation. The FWA will inherit the full suite of investigatory and enforcement powers of the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA), …
Accepted
#17 — Align UK legislation with global partners, introducing mandatory human rights due diligence and import bans.
Recommendation: The UK Government must look to align with global legislation, prioritising the introduction of mandatory Human Rights due diligence, to avoid duplicated efforts for UK businesses. The Government should also consider newer levers such as import bans on products from …
Gov response: This Government is clear that no company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain and remains committed to eradicating forced labour in global supply chains. The UK supports voluntary due diligence …
Not Addressed
#16 — UK risks becoming a 'dumping ground' for forced labour products without legislative reforms.
Recommendation: The UK is at serious risk of becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for products made with forced labour if it does not keep up with our global partners on legislative reforms to tackle modern slavery. (Conclusion, Paragraph 85)
Gov response: This Government is clear that no company in the UK should have forced labour in its supply chain and remains committed to eradicating forced labour in global supply chains. The UK supports voluntary due diligence …
Not Addressed
#15 — Review Modern Slavery Act Section 54, mandating reporting and introducing penalties for non-disclosure.
Recommendation: The Government must review the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and make changes to Section 54 to improve transparency. In particular the Government should: a. Change provision 54(5) such that the areas of reporting in modern slavery statements become mandatory. b. …
Gov response: Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 established the UK as the first country in the world to require businesses to report on how they are tackling modern slavery in their organisation and supply …
Not Addressed
#14 — Significant inconsistency exists in Modern Slavery Statements' transparency, hindering informed consumer purchasing decisions.
Recommendation: Case studies reviewed by the Committee highlight a significant inconsistency in the transparency of Modern Slavery Statements. Although these statements may meet the requirements of the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the lack of standardisation hinders consumers from making informed purchasing …
Gov response: Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 established the UK as the first country in the world to require businesses to report on how they are tackling modern slavery in their organisation and supply …
Not Addressed
#15 — UK trade policy needs to reflect SDG2 aspirations regarding food-insecure populations.
Recommendation: UK trade policy needs to reflect the Government’s aspirations for achieving SDG2 with a continued commitment to comprehensive assessments of the impact of trade deals on food-insecure populations and a focus on reforming trading rules that compound food insecurity. (Conclusion, …
Gov response: Government Response – Partially Agree 13. We agree that smallholder farmers are vital players in the global food system and that it is important to consider the impact relevant government programmes have on them. Smallholder …
Partially Accepted
#7 — Assess and adjust trade, agriculture, climate, and gender programmes for smallholder farmers.
Recommendation: We recommend the Government assess its trade, agriculture, climate and gender programmes against the impact they have on smallholder farmers. Where necessary, these programmes should be adjusted to mitigate harm against smallholder famers and to enhance their place within sustainable …
Gov response: Partially Agree 13. We agree that smallholder farmers are vital players in the global food system and that it is important to consider the impact relevant government programmes have on them. Smallholder farmers have been …
Partially Accepted
#10 — AMR considerations remain complex in UK international trade negotiations
Recommendation: We asked DHSC about whether AMR should be a component of trade negotiations. DHSC told us that the UK starts from a position of wanting to minimise the risk of antibiotic contamination of food and antibiotic-resistant organisms entering the UK …
Gov response: 1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 1.2 Tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires a coordinated and comprehensive global response. The 2024 – 2029 UK National Action Plan to confront AMR (NAP) includes …
Accepted
#13 — Extend sanctions to all businesses operating within illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank.
Recommendation: The Committee welcomes the sanctions that the Government has imposed on illegal outposts and violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Until these settlements are curtailed and the violence ends, these sanctions should be sustained and extended to all businesses …
Gov response: The Government notes the Committee’s recommendation on future sanctions. As the committee is aware, the Government does not speculate on potential future designations. The Government has imposed a number of sanctions on Israelis and Israeli …
Under Consideration
#12 — Prepare comprehensive ban on import of goods from illegal Israeli West Bank settlements.
Recommendation: A different approach should be applied to the Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem; the Government should take immediate steps to prepare a comprehensive ban on the import of goods from the illegal settlements in the West …
Gov response: The Government notes the Committee’s recommendation. The UK Government has a clear position that Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories are illegal under international law. Goods originating from illegal Israeli settlements are not entitled …
Accepted
#23 — Introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation and consider forced labour import bans.
Recommendation: In line with the previous recommendations of this Committee, the Government should align with other countries to introduce mandatory human rights due diligence legislation, and consider new levers such as import bans on products from regions where forced labour prevails, …
Gov response: In the Trade Strategy, the Government launched a review into the UK’s approach to responsible business conduct (RBC) focused on the global supply chains of businesses operating in the UK. As part of the RBC …
Not Addressed
#23 — Declining trends in Welsh farming threaten UK food security and require urgent focus
Recommendation: The UK’s food security is dependent upon sustainable domestic production, and by that measure the trends in Wales should be cause for concern. The number of people employed in the industry in Wales has declined, trade with key European markets …
Not Addressed
#19 — Disparity in production standards threatens competitiveness of Welsh farming
Recommendation: We are concerned about the perceived disparity in production standards and the levels of financial support received by farmers in countries that the UK Government is negotiating trade agreements with. We are also concerned that lower-cost imports produced to less …
Gov response: Defra carefully monitors trade data, including the usage of the quotas under the trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. There is no evidence that the Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand have had …
Accepted
#18 — Publish an action plan by May 2028 supporting Welsh farms against FTA impacts
Recommendation: As the Tariff Rate Quotas progress towards a highly liberalised trade arrangement, the UK Government, in consultation with the Welsh Government and Welsh industry, should publish an action plan which sets out how farms in Wales will be supported to …
Gov response: Defra carefully monitors trade data, including the usage of the quotas under the trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. There is no evidence that the Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand have had …
Not Accepted
#17 — Ensure Free Trade Agreements do not undermine the viability of farming in Wales
Recommendation: We are concerned that Free Trade Agreements have been entered into in the full knowledge that Wales’ agricultural industry may be negatively impacted. The Government must ensure that FTAs do not act as a ‘Trojan Horse’ that, overtime, will undermine …
Gov response: Defra carefully monitors trade data, including the usage of the quotas under the trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. There is no evidence that the Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand have had …
Accepted
#16 — Australia and New Zealand FTAs disproportionately disadvantage Welsh agricultural sector
Recommendation: The UK’s Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with Australia and New Zealand will disproportionately disadvantage the agricultural sector in Wales. Beef and sheep meat make up a significantly larger share of the agricultural sector in Wales compared to England. As a …
Gov response: Defra carefully monitors trade data, including the usage of the quotas under the trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. There is no evidence that the Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand have had …
Not Accepted
#12 — Ensure Responsible Business Conduct Review creates enforceable human and labour rights expectations for businesses.
Recommendation: The Government should ensure that its ongoing Responsible Business Conduct Review results in clear and enforceable expectations on UK businesses, including respect for human rights and labour rights within their supply chains. The Government should report to Parliament on the …
Gov response: The Responsible Business Conduct review will be critical to ensuring businesses operate in a way that respects human rights, labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption measures across their operations and supply chains. We will update …
No Published Response
#11 — ESG frameworks in trade agreement lack impact due to absent enforceable dispute settlement.
Recommendation: The Committee concludes that the Agreement establishes useful environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks. However, while the inclusion of standalone chapters on anti-corruption, labour rights, environment, gender equality and development represent a step forward in India’s trade agreements, their impact …
Gov response: The Responsible Business Conduct review will be critical to ensuring businesses operate in a way that respects human rights, labour rights, the environment, and anti-corruption measures across their operations and supply chains. We will update …
No Published Response
#10 — Monitor closely and report labour market impacts arising from the trade agreement.
Recommendation: The Government should closely monitor labour market impacts arising from the Agreement and report back to Parliament on its assessment. (Recommendation, Paragraph 71) Sustainability and labour standards
Gov response: The mobility provisions within CETA apply to short-term service supply and do not permit entry into the UK’s labour market on a long-term basis. Consequently, they are not expected to have a material impact on …
No Published Response
#9 — Trade agreement modestly extends existing mobility arrangements with limited labour market impact.
Recommendation: The Agreement locks in and modestly extends existing arrangements for mobility. The Government maintains that the provisions are limited in scope and will not have a material impact on the UK labour market. (Conclusion, Paragraph 70)
Gov response: The mobility provisions within CETA apply to short-term service supply and do not permit entry into the UK’s labour market on a long-term basis. Consequently, they are not expected to have a material impact on …
No Published Response
#17 —
Recommendation: The Department should also publish a comprehensive supply chain review of Newton Fund-supported projects in China and provide the Committee with a full list of the organisations it works with in administering the Newton Fund and the sums of money …
Gov response: The Department agrees that there is a need for greater transparency in the use of BEIS Newton funds in China and elsewhere. To support this, BEIS is introducing a new digital data submission tool for …
Not Addressed
#16 —
Recommendation: We recommend that the Department commit to full transparency in terms of its ODA funding being used in China to ensure that no Government funds are being used to underpin human rights abuses. The use of taxpayer funds needs to …
Gov response: We agree that transparency of BEIS’s ODA funding in China is of particular importance. BEIS is committed to improving the data management and transparency of its ODA funds. In the most recent Publish What You …
Not Addressed
#14 —
Recommendation: We recommend that the Department, in collaboration with the FCDO and DIT, fully assess the options for introducing targeted sanctions against Chinese and international businesses implicated in human rights abuses and the exploitation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. (Paragraph 68) BEIS …
Gov response: Having evaluated the evidence, on 22 March, under the UK’s Global Human Rights sanctions regime, the UK imposed asset freezes and travel bans against those responsible for gross human rights violations in Xinjiang. These measures …
Not Addressed
#13 —
Recommendation: We are disappointed that Magnitsky sanctions have not yet been imposed on Chinese officials implicated in human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Given that the US Government has imposed such targeted sanctions, we do not accept the argument that the UK …
Gov response: 13. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has worked with the Home Office to support the further development of the section 54 (Transparency in Supply Chains) provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. …
Under Consideration
#12 —
Recommendation: We further recommend that the Government a) accelerate its plans to extend the reporting requirement to public bodies, b) enhance the transparency and accessibility of modern slavery statements, and c) develop options for civil penalties for non-compliance. We ask the …
Gov response: 13. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has worked with the Home Office to support the further development of the section 54 (Transparency in Supply Chains) provisions in the Modern Slavery Act 2015. …
Under Consideration
#11 —
Recommendation: We are disappointed by the Government’s refusal to commit to a clear timetable for making changes to the Modern Slavery Act. We recommend that the Government strengthen the supply chain transparency obligations for companies and introduce tough fines for non-compliance …
Gov response: The Government partially accepts these recommendations and is taking forward action to strengthen the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and reporting obligations. To improve the quality and detail of reporting and accelerate action to prevent modern …
Not Addressed
#9 —
Recommendation: The Transparency in Supply Chains legislation in the Modern Slavery Act was important when it was first introduced, but it has not kept pace with changes in business supply chains. The Modern Slavery Act is out of date, has no …
Gov response: The Transparency in Supply Chains legislation in the Modern Slavery Act 2015 established the UK as the first country in the world to require businesses to report annually on their work to prevent and address …
Not Addressed
#8 —
Recommendation: In addition, we call on the Government to report to the Committee on the feasibility and legal basis of further measures in respect of supply chains linked to Xinjiang, including i) a whitelist of companies that have taken significant and …
Gov response: It is important for businesses to adhere to the UN Guiding Principles when considering their approach to modern slavery. Businesses should take heed of the updated Overseas Business Risk (OBR) guidance1 on Xinjiang to understand …
Not Addressed
#7 —
Recommendation: The Government cannot stand idly by while some companies keep operating with wilful blindness. We recommend the creation of a Director-led working group within the Department to tackle the ongoing lack of transparency in supply chains specifically linked to the …
Gov response: The Government is committed to supporting businesses to tackle and prevent modern slavery risks in their supply chains. The Government encourages companies to follow the blueprint laid out in the UN Guiding Principles on Business …
Not Addressed
#5 —
Recommendation: We believe the Department must do more to meet its commitments to uphold human rights, particularly in relation to businesses with links to China. While transparency of supply chain legislation falls under the remit of the Home Office, business transactions …
Gov response: The Government would like to thank the Committee for setting out its recommendations to businesses (recommendations 1–5). The Government would also like to thank the businesses that that provided written and oral evidence to support …
Not Addressed
#4 —
Recommendation: We are deeply disappointed that The Walt Disney Company declined our invitation to give oral evidence, and to engage meaningfully with our inquiry. The Walt Disney Company has a responsibility to demonstrate that none of their actions supported oppression or …
Gov response: The Government would like to thank the Committee for setting out its recommendations to businesses (recommendations 1–5). The Government would also like to thank the businesses that that provided written and oral evidence to support …
Not Addressed
#1 —
Recommendation: Given that evidence of serious human rights abuses in Xinjiang has been widely reported over many years, we are appalled that companies still cannot guarantee that their supply chains are free from forced labour. We found that many companies asserted …
Gov response: The Government would like to thank the Committee for setting out its recommendations to businesses (recommendations 1–5). The Government would also like to thank the businesses that that provided written and oral evidence to support …
Not Addressed
#1 —
Recommendation: We welcome the successful negotiation of the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) with the EU, and its preservation of tariff and quota free trade for seafood and meat. However, the Agreement introduces substantial non-tariff barriers for such exports, in particular …
Gov response: The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) represents a major achievement in facilitating trade between the UK and the EU, delivering a deal for the UK in record time, and under extremely challenging conditions. We have …
Under Consideration
#5 —
Recommendation: We are concerned that the statutory Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) is not yet operational and we urge the UK Government to set up the TAC as soon as possible. The UK Government intends to allow the TAC to scrutinise …
Gov response: The breadth of the Trade and Agriculture Commission’s recommendations is extensive– covering strategic policy, standards, export support, staffing, marketing, human rights, environment and animal welfare. The report warrants a serious, considered response, not a rushed …
Under Consideration
#2 —
Recommendation: We welcome the UK Government’s commitment to including the impact on Wales in the impact assessment for the UK-Australia FTA. However, we reiterate our previous recommendation that the UK Government should publish a Wales-specific impact assessment for free trade agreements …
Gov response: DIT publish scoping and impact assessments at the launch and conclusion of FTA negotiations, respectively. These provides analysis of the potential impacts on the nations and regions of the UK.
Under Consideration
#1 —
Recommendation: We are satisfied that the UK Government has sufficiently engaged with the Welsh Government during the consultation phase for the UK-Australia free trade agreement. However, given that trade agreements overlap with areas of devolved competence, we suggest that the Welsh …
Gov response: The UK Government is responsible for negotiating international trade agreements on behalf of all the constituent nations and regions in the UK. DIT recognises that modern trade agreements interact with areas of devolved competence and …
Under Consideration
#16 —
Recommendation: We welcome the Government’s assertion that the UK-Australia FTA does not provide a blueprint for future agreements. Nevertheless, we recognise the food and farming sector’s concerns that other major agricultural exporting nations may seek to use the existence of this …
Gov response: The Government notes the restating of the Committee’s previous recommendations on core standards, engagement with stakeholders and the devolved administrations, and tariff liberalisation. We hope that the responses provided to all recommendations above are welcomed, …
Under Consideration
#11 —
Recommendation: It is regrettable that the Government chose to engage in this negotiation without first articulating the core standards that the food imported into the UK must meet. Setting out core standards would have strengthened the hand of British negotiators, reassured …
Gov response: The Government is committed to realising the benefits of greater trade, whilst upholding high environmental, food safety and animal welfare standards, and ensuring that its approach works for UK consumers, farmers and businesses. All imported …
Under Consideration
#10 —
Recommendation: However, it is regrettable that these provisions are not enforceable through the dispute resolution process if changes are made at the state level. In future deals the Government should seek to ensure environmental provision are binding on all levels of …
Gov response: The Government does not limit the applicability of provisions in the Environment chapters of FTAs that the UK negotiates to the UK’s central level of Government. Therefore, in the Environment chapter of the AUS FTA, …
Accepted
#9 —
Recommendation: We welcome the commitment that the Minister made to ensuring that UK trade deals protect the natural environment through a non-regression obligation on relevant regulations and standards that is enforceable with sanctions for non-compliance. We call upon the UK Government …
Gov response: The UK-Australia FTA includes commitments to ensure that neither Australia nor the UK can derogate from, waive, or fail to enforce their domestic environmental laws in order to promote trade or investment. These are enforceable …
Accepted
#69 —
Recommendation: To ensure the Strategic Partnership with the EU can deliver on its full potential, we recommend that the Government, with a view to informing its objectives for the next bilateral summit and beyond, publish a White Paper on the future …
Gov response: The Government’s manifesto, which we were elected on, was clear on our approach to resetting relations with the EU - including negotiating a food and drink agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks and help to …
Response Pending
#67 —
Recommendation: We urge the Government to continue to make the case with the EU for a better deal for the British Overseas Territories (BOTs). We ask the Government to clarify what proposals it has made to the European Commission in respect …
Gov response: The UK Government seeks to ensure that, wherever possible, discussions on UK–EU relations and any agreements reached take account of the views of, and impacts on, the UK Overseas Territories. As the UK Overseas Territories …
Response Pending
#66 —
Recommendation: The Falkland Island Government has eloquently made the case for a new chapter on trade relations between the British Overseas Territories (BOTs) and the EU (alongside the separate arrangements for Gibraltar given its unique geographical situation). Given these territories’ small …
Gov response: The UK Government seeks to ensure that, wherever possible, discussions on UK–EU relations and any agreements reached take account of the views of, and impacts on, the UK Overseas Territories. As the UK Overseas Territories …
Response Pending
#64 —
Recommendation: There has been considerable uncertainty about the scope and function of the review of the implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) which is required to take place this year. Although the 98 political summit process initiated in …
Gov response: At the last meeting of the TCA Partnership Council on 2 February, the UK and the EU agreed that the provisions for the review of the implementation of the TCA under Article 776 had been …
Accepted
#58 —
Recommendation: With both the Chancellor and the Prime Minister now referring consistently to the economic “damage” resulting from the nature of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), we ask the Government to set out its views on which elements of …
Gov response: The Government was elected on the basis of manifesto commitments to reset relations with our European Partners, while sticking to our red lines – that we will not return to the Customs Union, Single Market, …
Accepted
#37 — Rectify Government's failure to sanction companies for supply chain human rights abuses.
Recommendation: The Government has as yet failed to sanction any companies for human rights abuses within their supply chains, demonstrating a lack of resolve towards preventing Uyghur forced labour products from flooding the UK. The Government should rectify this.
Gov response: The Government agrees that it is unacceptable that states that violate human rights can continue to do so unsanctioned. The UK has taken robust action to address human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The UK implements …
Accepted
#48 — Conduct sustainability impact assessments and develop strategies for environmental net gains in trade agreements
Recommendation: We reiterate the recommendation of our 2021 report on the UK’s footprint on global diversity: sustainability impact assessments must be conducted for all future trade agreements. Ministers must develop strategies for the effective monitoring and delivery environmental net gains, including …
Gov response: Published Impact Assessments for new Free Trade Agreements have already included both quantitative and qualitative estimates of the impacts on several aspects of the environment, including emissions, deforestation, air and water quality, and biodiversity. Separately, …
Partially Accepted
#47 — Use trade negotiations to encourage high environmental standards and sustainable supply chains
Recommendation: If the UK Government is to persuade other major consumers to act on their deforestation footprint, it is important that the UK leads by example. We recommend that Ministers use the opportunity of bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations to encourage …
Gov response: We acknowledge the importance of working with partners through all avenues of collaboration to support this agenda, including our trade negotiations. In line with our international obligations, the UK will continue to uphold our high …
Not Addressed
#45 — Ensure biodiversity considerations are consistently incorporated into all trade agreements and operations
Recommendation: For the UK Government to make good on its declared intention to put environmental sustainability measures at the heart of global production and trade, Ministers must ensure that biodiversity considerations are more consistently incorporated into its trade agreements and operations. …
Gov response: We acknowledge the importance of working with partners through all avenues of collaboration to support this agenda, including our trade negotiations. In line with our international obligations, the UK will continue to uphold our high …
Accepted
#26 — Address indigenous peoples' land rights support in statutory evaluation of due diligence system.
Recommendation: We recommend that the statutory evaluation of the Schedule 17 due diligence system address expressly whether the due diligence system has effectively supported the human rights of indigenous peoples to land, territories and resources.
Gov response: As the objective of our due diligence legislation is to reduce deforestation linked to UK commodity supply chains, statutory reviews of Schedule 17 will focus on evaluating the scheme’s effectiveness in meeting this objective. However, …
Not Addressed
IMB Annual Reports (4)
Charter Flight (2022)
The CFMT monitored 12 charter removal and relocation operations in 2022, finding that returnees were generally treated kindly but experienced significant issues. Key concerns included prolonged confinement in vehicles, inconsistent use of force, and inadequate interpreting services, often exacerbating detainee distress. Despite some positive changes in escorting practice, the Board raised recommendations for HOIE and its contractor, particularly regarding vulnerability, financial preparation, and transit times.
PRISON
Key concerns
Derwentside IRC (2023)
Derwentside IRC, for women, operated at reduced capacity during 2023. The Board found it to be generally safe, with positive staff interactions and improved healthcare provision, especially mental health cover. However, significant concerns remain regarding the centre's remote location, inadequate facilities (Block 4), poor communications infrastructure, and the impact of long-term detention and frequent transfers on vulnerable women.
IRC
Key concerns
Charter Flight Monitoring Team (CFMT) (2023)
The Independent Monitoring Board's Charter Flight Monitoring Team observed nine charter operations to Albania, primarily involving individuals transferred from prisons to immigration detention before removal. The report highlights significant concerns regarding the humane treatment of returnees, particularly excessive in-vehicle confinement during night operations, and issues with interpretation provision and the handling of vulnerable individuals. While positive engagement from escorts was noted, the Board raised concerns about medical confidentiality, increasing use of restraint, and some coach safety incidents.
PRISON
Key concerns
Dungavel House (2023)
Dungavel House IRC maintained a safe and humane environment in 2023, with good staff-resident relationships, comprehensive healthcare, and a relaxed regime. Despite these positives, concerns persist regarding persistent roof access issues and the impact of frequent late-night arrivals from Edinburgh Airport on detainees. The IMB also highlighted its own significant challenges in recruiting members.
PRISON
Key concerns
PHSO Casework Decisions (5)
P-003825 — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Mr J complains that while he was detained by the UAE authorities from May to November 2018, he was tortured and mistreated. He complains FCDO failed to give him the protection he was entitled to and to address the mistreatment he received.
UK Government
Upheld
Aug 2023
P-001493 — UK Visas and Immigration
Mrs K complains about UKVI's consideration of her sister's visa application.
UK Government
Aug 2022
P-001494 — Home Office
Miss H complains that the Home Office's Windrush Compensation Scheme wrongly refused her claim for compensation.
UK Government
Aug 2022
P-001611 — Home Office
Mr H complains UK Visas and Immigration (part of the Home Office) incorrectly refused his application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK, due to an error he made on a previous tax return.
UK Government
Nov 2022
P-003833 — UK Visas and Immigration
Mr J complains that UKVI’s decision to refuse his application for leave to remain (LTR) in 2015 and his removal from the UK in 2016 were a breach of his human rights.
UK Government
Sep 2023