A Bill to make provision for asylum seekers to challenge the proportionality of a proposed eviction from accommodation before an independent court or tribunal; to establish asylum seeker accommodation eviction procedures for public authorities; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
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This bill would let asylum seekers challenge whether an eviction from their accommodation is proportionate in an independent court or tribunal. It would also set out formal eviction procedures that public authorities must follow for asylum seeker accommodation. In short, it aims to provide stronger legal protections for people living in asylum housing.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; the 1st reading took place on 10 February 2020. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings, and then to the House of Lords if it passes the Commons.
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10 Feb 2020
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
