Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill

Key Points

• Grants permission to work to asylum seekers after a six‑month waiting period for a decision.
• Aims to reduce hardship and reliance on charitable or state support by enabling self‑sufficiency during the decision process.
• Sets out eligibility criteria and conditions for when and what work may be allowed.
• Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons and originated in the Commons.
• Form of the proposal reflects an immigration policy change with potential administrative implications for how permissions are issued.

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings, before potential passage to the Lords.