I propose to take Questions Nos. 308 and 309 together.
The information requested by the Deputy in respect of the last five years is set out in the following table:
Year | Numbers of children granted *humanitarian leave to remain | Numbers of children in respect of whom a Deportation Order was made |
2014 | 336 | 44 |
2015 | 638 | 52 |
2016 | 278 | 109 |
2017 | 83 | 88 |
2018 | 152 | 92 |
* humanitarian leave to remain is a term sometimes used to describe the nature of permission granted where a decision is taken to not make a Deportation Order under section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended).
In deciding whether to make a deportation process or not, family units are examined together and full consideration is given to all aspects of the case, including rights under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR).