Research Briefing
Immigration reforms
A Westminster Hall debate on immigration reforms is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Pete Wishart MP.
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Research Briefing
History of asylum appeals in the United Kingdom
A specialised immigration tribunal has heard appeals against refusal of asylum under a system first established in 1969. How has it changed over the years?
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Debate Pack
UK relations with France
A Westminster Hall debate on UK relations with France is scheduled for Wednesday 14 January 2026, from 4pm. The debate will be led by Chris Murray MP
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Debate Pack
Potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on potential impact of proposed asylum reforms on people with protected characteristics seeking asylum on 17 December 2025 at 9:30am. The debate will be opened by Kirsty Blackman MP.
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Research Briefing
Refusing to process asylum claims: the safe country and inadmissibility rules
People who claim asylum in the UK can have their claim thrown out without consideration, or be denied an appeal, if they are from or have been in a safe country.
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Debate Pack
The potential impact of immigration reforms on humanitarian visa routes
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the potential impact of immigration reforms on humanitarian visa routes on 25 November 2025. The debate will be opened by James Naish MP.
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Research Briefing
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: Progress of the bill
The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will have third reading in the Lords on 17 November 2025 and returns to the Commons on 19 November.
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Research Briefing
Refugee family reunion: Government proposals for change
The refugee family reunion visa is currently closed to applications while the government reviews its conditions. The government says the visa could be encouraging asylum claims and is adding to pressures on housing and other public services.
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Research Briefing
Asylum policy in Denmark
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
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Debate Pack
E-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers
Two e-petitions relating to support and accommodation for asylum seekers are being debated in Westminster Hall at 4:30pm on 20 October 2025.
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Research Briefing
Asylum seekers in the UK: common questions in 2025
Frequently asked questions about asylum seekers in the UK, including access to welfare benefits and housing (which currently includes 'asylum hotels').
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Insight
Is planning permission required to house asylum seekers in hotels?
Court cases have focused on whether using hotels to house asylum seekers constitutes a material change of use to a hostel.
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Research Briefing
No recourse to public funds
Why does the UK ban migrants from claiming benefits, and what are the arguments for and against this 'no recourse to public funds' policy?
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Research Briefing
Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
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Research Briefing
Recent developments in Afghanistan
The Taliban government in Afghanistan continues to face challenges. Human rights and their policies toward women and girls has attracted international criticism.
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