House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Report on Safe and Legal Routes
11 January 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by James Cleverly Con Braintree
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government will introduce a cap on the number of people entering the UK through safe and legal routes each year.
- A summary report on safe and legal routes will be produced by spring 2024.
- Draft regulations will be laid before Parliament for debate and voting before the summer recess.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the report on safe and legal routes to the UK as required by the Illegal Migration Act 2023, focusing on commitments to provide protection for those in need through established resettlement schemes.
Action requested
The Government is committed to introducing a cap on the number of people brought into the UK through safe and legal routes each year, following consultation with local authorities. A summary report will be produced by spring, with draft regulations laid before Parliament before summer recess for debate and voting.
Key facts
- Since 2015, over half a million people have been offered safe and legal routes into the UK.
- Over 28,700 refugees have been welcomed since 2015 through global resettlement schemes including the UK Resettlement Scheme, Community Sponsorship scheme, and Mandate Resettlement scheme.
- The Government will introduce a cap on people brought to the UK through safe and legal routes each year after reviewing consultation responses from local authorities.