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Illegal Migration Act 2023
Summary
This Act aims to reduce illegal migration to the UK by making it easier to detain and remove people who arrive without permission, and by closing some routes for asylum claims. It gives the government stronger powers to send migrants away and makes it harder for them to stay and work in Britain.
A vote to support means
- —Supporters believe this Act helps the UK control its borders by making it harder for people to enter illegally and by removing those who do arrive without permission. They argue it deters illegal entry and helps the government manage migration more effectively.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act may treat vulnerable people unfairly, including asylum seekers fleeing danger who have no legal way to claim protection in the UK. They also raise concerns about the cost of enforcement and whether it properly protects human rights.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote32 votes
97% Support · 313% Oppose · 1
Parliament's Vote562 MPs
56% Ayes · 31244% Noes · 250
Democratic Gap
41% — Large gap
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading7 Mar 2023
- 2nd reading13 Mar 2023
- Committee stage27 Mar 2023
- Report stage26 Apr 2023
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2023
Lords
- 1st reading27 Apr 2023
- 2nd reading10 May 2023
- Committee stage24 May 2023
- Report stage28 Jun 2023
- 3rd reading10 Jul 2023
Royal Assent20 Jul 2023
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