Select committee: Home Affairs Committee
Asylum and Returns Policy
Open
Opened 10 Dec 2025
Home Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Committee will be hearing evidence on the Government’s proposed changes to asylum and returns policy, the evidence for these changes and the potential impact.
Where it stands
The inquiry is open, opened 10 December 2025.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 16 December 2025
- 6 witnesses
Recent activity
- Oral evidence session16 December 2025, Oral evidence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 |
Oral evidence session
Dr Mihnea Cuibus · Oxford Migration Observatory,
Dr Rakib Ehsan · Policy Exchange,
Meghan Benton · Migration Policy Institute,
Sohini Tanna · British Red Cross,
Vicky Tennant, UNHCR Representative to the United Kingdom,
Zoe Bantleman · Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA)
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Who gave evidence
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| Witness | Organisation | Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Mihnea Cuibus · Researcher | Oxford Migration Observatory | 1 |
| Dr Rakib Ehsan · Senior Fellow | Policy Exchange | 1 |
| Meghan Benton · Director for Global Programs | Migration Policy Institute | 1 |
| Sohini Tanna · Policy & Advocacy Manager | British Red Cross | 1 |
| Vicky Tennant, UNHCR Representative to the United Kingdom | Not recorded | 1 |
| Zoe Bantleman · Legal Director | Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) | 1 |