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Report on Safe and Legal Routes

11 January 2024

Proposing MP
James Cleverly Con
Braintree
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

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.
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