Joint Parliamentary Briefing: The Illegal Migration Bill and its impact on children

Petruczenko, Kama; Warwick, Bruce; Fussey, Elizabeth; Rowland, Andrew; Council, Refugee; Association, British Medical; SW, BA; Justice, Medical; of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College

Abstract

The Secretary of State for the Home Department ("Home Secretary") introduced the
Illegal Migration Bill on 7th March 2023. The Bill moved to the House of Lords, and its
Second Reading took place on Wednesday, 10th May 2023. The Bill will move to the
Committee stage within the House of Lords on 24th May 2023.1
The British Medical Association, British Association of Social Workers, Medical Justice,
Refugee Council, and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health are deeply
concerned by the proposed changes and their impact on children's health, well-being and
safety.

Citation

Petruczenko, K., Warwick, B., Fussey, E., Rowland, A., Council, R., Association, B. M., …of Paediatrics and Child Health, R. C. (2023). Joint Parliamentary Briefing: The Illegal Migration Bill and its impact on children

• Publication Date: May 25, 2023
• Deposit Date: May 27, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 5, 2023
• Publisher URL: https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Joint-Parliamentary-Statement-on-the-IMB-and-children-HoL.25.05.2023.pdf