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Written question asked by Graeme Downie (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Children

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, updated on 20 November 2025, what support will be provided to a UK-based unaccompanied child making an asylum for a non UK-based family member under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Answer

There is no provision within our Immigration Rules for someone to be allowed to travel to the UK to seek asylum. Those who need international protection should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach – that is the fastest route to safety.

The refugee family reunion route has been temporarily suspended while the Government undertakes a full review and reform of the current family rules to ensure we have a fair and properly balanced system.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93506
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Children Asylum European Convention on Human Rights
Link
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