Immigration (Time Limit on Detention) Bill

A Bill to make provision for a maximum period of detention under the Immigration Act 1971 of 28 days; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Tulip SiddiqLabour (Co-op)

Last Updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

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This bill would cap the time someone can be held in immigration detention at 28 days under the Immigration Act 1971. If enacted, detention beyond 28 days would be restricted, with the aim of making the detention period shorter and more predictable for people going through immigration processes.

Key Points

Hard cap of 28 days on detention under the Immigration Act 1971.
Applies to detention related to immigration control (e.g., asylum seekers and those awaiting removal).
Includes provisions that would give effect to the 28-day limit (the bill’s connected purposes).
Introduced by Tulip Siddiq (Labour, Co‑op).
Form aims to bring detention practice in line with the new time limit, subject to how the bill is written.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It will proceed to committee stage and, if it passes, to further readings in both Houses before any potential Royal Assent.

Who is affected?

People detained under the Immigration Act 1971Asylum seekers and others undergoing immigration control processesFamilies and loved ones of detaineesImmigration lawyers and NGOs supporting detainees

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Immigration (Time Limit on Detention)

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 302 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

8 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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