Overview

This bill mandates the UK Secretary of State to produce a report assessing the feasibility of expanding eligibility for the Destitution Domestic Violence Concession. The report will consider extending the concession to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and individuals not granted immigration entry clearance as a partner.

Description

The Destitution Domestic Violence Concession (Eligibility) Bill requires the Secretary of State to publish a report examining the expansion of the existing Destitution Domestic Violence Concession. This concession, as defined in the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018, currently offers financial assistance. The report must assess the possibility of making this concession available to:

• European Economic Area (EEA) nationals
• Individuals who haven't received immigration entry clearance as a partner.

The report must be submitted to Parliament within six months of the bill becoming law. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into effect immediately upon passage.

Government Spending

The bill itself does not directly allocate funds. Instead, it requires a report on the potential costs and implications of expanding an existing concession. The actual financial impact will depend on the recommendations within the report and any subsequent government decisions.

Groups Affected

The bill will primarily affect:

• EEA nationals experiencing domestic violence and destitution: The potential expansion could provide them with crucial financial support.
• Non-partner visa holders experiencing domestic violence and destitution: Similar to EEA nationals, this group could receive vital assistance if the concession is expanded.
• The UK Government: The government will be responsible for commissioning and reviewing the report, and potentially for funding any expansion of the concession.

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