Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill

Key Points

• Grants permission to work to asylum seekers who have waited at least six months for a decision on their asylum application.
• Work permission would apply to those waiting for a decision and would be in place for the duration of that waiting period.
• The bill includes provisions about issuing and regulating these work permissions and any related administrative effects.
• It is at the first reading stage in the House of Commons, the originating chamber.
• If it progresses, it would move to the second reading and committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Progress

The bill is currently at the first reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would typically proceed to the second reading and committee stages for further examination.