Lords Dubs’ compromise amendment was passed by 279 votes to 172. It will ensure the relocation of “a specified number of unaccompanied refugee children from other countries in Europe” to be determined by the Government in consultation with local authorities.
Lord Ramsbotham’s amendment on time limits on detention was passed by 271 votes to 206 and a further amendment regarding the detention of pregnant women tabled by Baroness Lister was also passed by 259 votes to 203. Continue reading “Government defeated on Lords amendments”