A Bill to make provision for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to be granted to the family members of refugees and to refugees who are family members of British citizens and settled persons, to provide for legal aid to be made available for refugee family reunion cases, and for connected purposes
House of Lords
28 March 2019
The Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill would allow the family members of refugees to apply for leave to enter or remain in the UK, and extend protections to refugees who are family members of British citizens or settled people. It would also ensure legal aid is available for refugee family reunion cases. The bill originated in the Lords and is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons.
Originating in the Lords, the bill is now being considered at its second reading in the Commons, as part of its parliamentary progression.
In the 2018 Second Reading close vote on the No.2 Refugees Family Reunion Bill, the motion was carried by 129 votes to 42, with opposition coming mainly from Conservative MPs who voted No.
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