Children’s Experiences of the Hostile Environment

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Asylum accommodation support: Use of hotels

Hotel rooms are used in certain circumstances to house asylum seekers. The Home Office has said this has been necessary to meet its legal obligations to those eligible for support at times when there is not enough space across the rest of the asylum accommodation estate. However, successive governments have stated the use of hotels is temporary and it is their policy to end reliance on them. This briefing outlines the approach of various governments to meet this commitment.
- Immigration
Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 25 of 2024–25

The Asylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL] is a private member’s bill introduced by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour). It was introduced in the House of Lords on 6 September 2024 and is due to have its second reading on 13 December 2024.
- Housing
- Immigration
Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]: HL Bill 13 of 2024–25

This private member’s bill would expand the criteria of who qualifies as a family member of a refugee and people granted humanitarian protection. Additionally, it would seek to reintroduce legal aid for such cases.
- Immigration