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UK Borders Act 2007

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19.Sections 40 to 43 deal with the information sharing arrangements between the Border and Immigration Agency, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office. This includes confidentiality and wrongful disclosure.

20.Sections 44 to 46 allow an immigration officer or a police constable to search premises for evidence of an arrested individual’s nationality and to retain and copy these documents. Section 47 enables a designated police civilian to exercise these powers.

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