Protection for unaccompanied child refugees

Early day motion 108, tabled 27 January 2020 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes that there are thousands of unaccompanied child refugees throughout Europe living in desperate circumstances; welcomes the Government’s statement that it will ensure unaccompanied children will continue to be able to come to the UK to join a relative; notes with concern the removal of that protection from the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2019-20; further notes that the removal of legal protections for separated child refugees may lead to more children undertaking dangerous journeys in order to be reunited with their families; and calls on the Government to enshrine its commitment in law to ensure the ongoing protection of those vulnerable children and their right to reunification with their families.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 10, Labour 9, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Independent 1.