Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Introduces a prescribed 56-day period before a decision to end asylum support can be made.
• The 56 days must elapse before the claim is considered determined for the purpose of terminating support.
• Aims to ensure a minimum window of support during the asylum process.
• The bill sits at the 2nd reading in the House of Lords and originated there; if it passes, it would move to the House of Commons for consideration.
• It changes the timing of when support can be ended, not the overall rights to asylum.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage and then be considered by the House of Commons.