PROPOSALS TO ABOLISH THE RIGHT OF APPEAL ON VISITORS' VISA REFUSALS

EDM number 308 in 2005-06, proposed by Keith Vaz on 13/06/2005.

That this House notes with concern the proposal to abolish the right of appeal in relation to visitors' visa refusals; notes with unease the consequences that these proposed changes will have on particular families and in particular communities; and calls on the Government to maintain the right of appeal which is fundamental to providing justice in the UK visa operation.

This motion has been signed by a total of 58 MPs.