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ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

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 to refugees who are family members of British citizens and settled persons, to provide for legal aid to be made available for refugee family reunion cases, and for connected purposes

Sponsors · 2

  • Baroness HamweeLiberal DemocratLife peer
  • Tim FarronLiberal DemocratWestmorland and Lonsdale

Bill · 2

  • Bill 246 2017-19 (as brought from the Lords)Commons
    11 Jul 2018
  • HL Bill 12 (as introduced)Lords
    27 Jun 2017

Amendment Paper · 1

  • HL Bill 12(a) Amendment for CommitteeLords
    17 Jan 2018

Library Notes · 1

  • Refugees (Family Reunion) Bill: Briefing for Lords StagesLords
    11 Dec 2017

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