Asylum (Time Limit) Bill

A Bill to require that asylum claims in the United Kingdom be lodged within three months of the claimant’s arrival in the United Kingdom; and that persons who have already entered the United Kingdom and wish to make an asylum claim must do so within three months of the passing of this Act.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The Asylum (Time Limit) Bill would require people making asylum claims in the UK to lodge them within three months of arriving. It also says that individuals who have already entered the UK and wish to claim asylum must do so within three months of this Act coming into force. The aim is to set a fixed deadline for asylum claims in the UK, with potential consequences for late applicants.

Key Points

Introduces a three-month deadline to lodge asylum claims after arriving in the UK.
Requires anyone already in the UK who wants to claim asylum to do so within three months of the Act passing.
Establishes a fixed time limit for making asylum claims, which could affect eligibility for late claims.
Private Member's Bill introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope and currently at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move on to committee stage for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Asylum seekers and people arriving in the UK who intend to claim asylumPeople already in the UK who wish to claim asylum after the Act passesLegal advisers, immigration lawyers and charities supporting asylum claimantsHome Office and other frontline staff involved in handling asylum claims

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Asylum (Time Limit)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 61 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

16 Oct 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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