A Bill to make provision for leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom to be granted to the family members of refugees and of people granted humanitarian protection; and to provide for legal aid to be made available in such cases.
House of Lords
2 November 2023
This Bill would create a new route for leave to enter or remain in the UK for the family members of refugees and of people who have humanitarian protection. It would also ensure that legal aid is available for those making such applications. In short, it aims to help families reunite and to provide legal support to applicants.
The bill is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the House of Lords and will need to pass through all the standard stages in both Houses before becoming law.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.