The Common Travel Area and the special status of Irish citizens in the UK
The UK and Ireland have a long-running agreement on free movement and residence for each other's citizens.
The Foreign National Offenders Bill 2019-20 was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 14 October 2019. No date is yet available for second reading.
The Library will produce a briefing or material for the second reading debate and this page will be updated when it is made available.
The second reading paper may be updated as the Bill goes through Parliament; alternatively additional papers will be added to this page to reflect the Bill’s progress.
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The Public Bill Office (PBO) supports public bill committees. The staff working in the PBO can advise Members of Parliament on tabling amendments to bills and on the drafting of Private Members’ Bills.
The UK and Ireland have a long-running agreement on free movement and residence for each other's citizens.
Many constituents are asking how refugees can get permission to come to the UK through the UK Resettlement Scheme or the forthcoming community sponsorship routes.
The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026-27 is passing through Parliament. It includes proposals to restrict the use of jury trials in certain criminal cases.