A Bill to introduce a minimum period of 56 days before an asylum claim is considered to be determined for the purpose of ending asylum support
House of Lords
5 May 2021
The bill would introduce a fixed minimum waiting period of 56 days before an asylum claim is treated as ready to end asylum support. This means support cannot be withdrawn until at least 56 days have passed while the claim is being processed, giving claimants time to access support. The aim is to provide a longer, predictable safety net for people while their claim is decided.
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.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 9 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.