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; to provide for legal aid to be made available in such cases; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
21 January 2025
This bill would allow the family members of refugees and of people given humanitarian protection to obtain permission to enter or remain in the UK. It also requires legal aid to be available in these cases, aiming to support family reunification and access to legal help for applicants.
The bill is at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, where peers review details and can suggest amendments. If it passes this stage, it would move to the House of Commons for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
Committee stage - line by line examination of the bill - began on 17 January.
What happens next?
Additional committee stage days are yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
