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Windrush Compensation Scheme
We are seeking your views on some of the important design features of a compensation scheme.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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We have extended the consultation period to allow more interested parties to have their say. It will now close on 16 November at 5pm.
This consultation paper outlines our proposed compensation scheme to help redress the impact on the Windrush generation who have faced difficulties in demonstrating their lawful status under the immigration system.
The compensation scheme will build on the measures already introduced by the government to right the wrongs experienced by members of the Windrush generation. A call for evidence was published on 10 May.
Documents
Windrush compensation consultation (web accessible)application/pdfA message from Martin Forde QC, independent adviser on the design of the Windrush Compensation SchemeWindrush compensation: response to the consultation (accessible version)Windrush compensation: response to the consultation (web accessible)application/pdfWindrush compensation: response to the consultation (print version)application/pdfImpact Assessment (IA): Windrush compensation policy (archived) (accessible version)Impact Assessment (IA): Windrush compensation policy (archived)application/pdf