Home Office written question – answered at on 29 November 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what (a) information and (b) training has been given to immigration officials on their obligations under the Good Friday Agreement; and whether those staff have been made aware of the rights of residents of Northern Ireland to identify either as Irish or British or both without prejudice to their immigration status and that of their spouses and family members.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will amend his decision not to grant residency to the husband of Emma De Souza.
Guidance for immigration officials can be found at https://www.gov.uk/topic/immigration-operational-guidance and staff training is based around this guidance. The Home Office complies with its obligations under the Belfast Agreement and respects the rights of the people of Northern Ireland to identify themselves as Irish or British or both as they may so choose
It would be inappropriate to comment further in relation to Mr De Souza as the case is subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
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