British Indian Ocean Territory: Asylum

Summary

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps the Government is taking to safeguard asylum seekers in the British Indian Ocean Territory at risk of (a) sexual assault, (b) harassment, (c) self-harm, (d) suicide and

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1. 19 February 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps the Government is taking to safeguard asylum seekers in the British Indian Ocean Territory at risk of (a) sexual assault, (b) harassment, (c) self-harm, (d) suicide and

   Source: Commons

2. 23 February 2024

   Answer

   The welfare and safety of migrants on British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) is paramount. They receive dedicated 24-hour-a day medical care from a medical team formed of doctors, paramedics, registered nurses and mental health practitioners. The BIOT Admi...

   Source: Written answer

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