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Motion · S6M-09982 · 18 Jul 2023

Condemning the Illegal Migration Bill

Lodged by Kaukab Stewart Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament condemns the passage of the Illegal Migration Bill through the House of Commons and the House of Lords; considers that the bill criminalises refugees who are seeking safe sanctuary in the UK; believes that it will do little to deter the real criminals who make profit from people trafficking, which endangers the lives of vulnerable refugees; understands that The Law Society has expressed concern that the bill may be incompatible with the UK’s international obligations under the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Refugee Convention and that this could undermine the rule of law; considers that there remains no viable system for applying for asylum in the UK outside of very limited nation-specific schemes, and calls on the UK Government to create a system of safe and legal passage for asylum seekers and refugees, or to devolve sufficient powers to allow Scotland to do so.  

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.