Overview

This bill authorizes government spending on the Windrush Compensation Scheme. It ensures that the funds needed to compensate individuals affected by the Windrush scandal are legally available.

Description

The Windrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) Bill allows the UK government to spend money from the national budget on the Windrush Compensation Scheme. This scheme, established by the Home Office on April 3rd, 2019, compensates people who faced difficulties proving their immigration status due to the Windrush scandal. The bill explicitly covers expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State or a government department under the scheme. The scheme itself can be modified over time. The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into effect immediately upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't specify a sum. It allows for expenditure "out of money provided by Parliament," meaning the government can draw from the national budget to meet the costs of the compensation scheme. The exact amount of government spending will depend on the number of successful claims and the amounts awarded.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects individuals who were wrongly impacted by the Windrush scandal and are eligible to claim compensation under the Windrush Compensation Scheme. This could include those who lost their jobs, homes, or healthcare access due to difficulties proving their immigration status. The government departments responsible for administering the scheme and the UK taxpayer will also be affected.

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