A Bill to facilitate the transfer of asylum seekers to the safe country nearest their country of origin.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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This bill would enable asylum seekers to be transferred to the nearest safe country to their country of origin. It sets out how transfers would be identified, arranged and supervised, with the aim of moving the reception and decision‑making process to that country rather than in the UK.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. The first reading took place in June 2013, and no further stages are listed in the provided record.
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24 Jun 2013
This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 24 June 2013. The second reading was expected on 28 February 2014 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member, Mr Philip Hollobone.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
