Refugees
Lords · Question HL15160 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Blunkett
To ask His Majesty's Government further to the announcement by the Home Secretary on 2 March that refugee protection is to be reviewed every 30 months, whether earned settlement will still exist for those with a legitimate right to be in the UK, seeking c
Answer
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 17 Mar 2026
From 2 March 2026, adults and accompanied children who qualify for refugee status and humanitarian protection will be granted Core Protection for 30 months, which can be renewed as necessary. Those who remain on Core Protection can apply for settlement af...