Destitution Domestic Violence Concession (Eligibility) Bill

To require the Secretary of State to report on extending eligibility for the destitution domestic violence concession to European Economic Area nationals and persons other than those granted immigration entry clearance as a partner; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Kirsty BlackmanScottish National Party

Last Updated

25 March 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would require the Secretary of State to publish a report about widening who qualifies for the destitution domestic violence concession (DDVC). It focuses on European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and people who are not currently granted immigration entry clearance as a partner to be eligible to stay in the UK if they are destitute and face domestic violence. The bill itself does not change the law yet; it starts a formal review of potential eligibility.

Key Points

The Secretary of State must report on extending DDVC eligibility.
The proposal would consider extending eligibility to EEA nationals.
The proposal would consider extending eligibility to those not granted immigration entry clearance as a partner.
The measure aims to protect survivors of domestic violence who are destitute.
The bill does not itself expand rights; it triggers a government review and is at an early stage.

Progress

The bill is currently at Second Reading in the House of Commons, meaning it is in the very early stages of debate in Parliament.

Who is affected?

European Economic Area nationals living in the UK who are victims of domestic violencePeople in the UK who are destitute and facing domestic violence and who are not currently eligible as a partnerDependants and family members of such individualsSupport organisations and legal advisers providing domestic violence and immigration assistance

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Destitution Domestic Violence Concession (Eligibility)

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 361 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

20 Mar 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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