Immigration (Time Limit on Detention) Bill

Key Points

• Private member's bill introduced in the Commons by Tulip Siddiq (Labour Co‑op).
• Sets a maximum detention period of 28 days under the Immigration Act 1971.
• Includes connected provisions to implement and administer the limit.
• First reading occurred on 5 December 2018; current stage is the 2nd reading in the Commons.
• Originating house is the Commons.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, moving through the early stages of the legislative process. If it progresses, it would advance to committee and further readings.