A Bill to place requirements on the Government relating to the Sino-British Joint Declaration 1984 and human rights in Hong Kong; to make provision about immigration for Hong Kong residents including granting rights to live in the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrat
4 May 2021
This Bill would require the Government to act on the Sino-British Joint Declaration and protect human rights in Hong Kong, and it would create immigration provisions for Hong Kong residents that could grant them rights to live in the United Kingdom. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and is introduced by Mr Alistair Carmichael.
The Bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee stage, then further stages in both Houses before any potential passage into law.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
