Immigration and Asylum Bill

Progress through Parliament

1. 1st readingnot yet reached
2. 2nd readingcurrent stagenot yet reached
3. Committee stagenot yet reached
4. Report stagenot yet reached
5. 3rd readingnot yet reached
6. Royal Assentnot yet reached

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Votes on this bill

• Immigration and Asylum Bill: Second Reading (13 July 2026): Ayes 264, Noes 90
• Immigration and Asylum Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading (13 July 2026): Ayes 97, Noes 358

Questions about the Immigration and Asylum Bill

What stage is the Immigration and Asylum Bill at?

The Immigration and Asylum Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Immigration and Asylum Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Immigration and Asylum Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

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