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An Act to amend and supplement the Immigration Act 1971 and the Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993; to make further provision with respect to persons subject to immigration control and the employment of such persons; and for connected purposes.
[24th July 1996]
Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Act amended (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 65(1); S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
Act modified (1.9.2001) by 2001 c. 17, s. 32(7) (with ss. 27(3), 39, 78); S.I. 2001/2161, art. 2
Textual Amendments
F1S. 1 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
Textual Amendments
F2S. 2 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4 and subject to transitional provision in Sch. 2 para. 4(1))
Textual Amendments
F3S. 3 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4 and subject to transitional provision in Sch. 2 para. 4(2))
In subsection (1) of section 24 of the 1971 Act (illegal entry and similar offences), after paragraph (a) there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
“(aa)if, by means which include deception by him, he obtains or seeks to obtain leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 4 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 4 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
C3S. 4 extended (with modifications) (5.6.2003) by The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1252), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I1S. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; S. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); S. 4 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
(1)In subsection (1) of section 25 of the 1971 Act (assisting illegal entry, and habouring), for the words from “the entry” to “illegal entrant” there shall be substituted the following paragraphs—
“(a)the entry into the United Kingdom of anyone whom he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to be an illegal entrant;
(b)the entry into the United Kingdom of anyone whom he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to be an asylum claimant; or
(c)the obtaining by anyone of leave to remain in the United Kingdom by means which he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to include deception,”.
(2)After that subsection there shall be inserted the following subsection—
“(1A)Nothing in subsection (1)(b) above shall apply to anything which is done—
(a)by a person otherwise than for gain, or in the course of his employment by a bona fide organisation whose purpose it is to assist refugees; or
(b)in relation to a person who has been detained under paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 to this Act, or has been granted temporary admission under paragraph 21 of that Schedule;
and in that provision “asylum claimant” means a person who intends to make a claim for asylum (within the meaning of the M1Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993).”
(3)In subsection (5) of that section, for the words “Subsection (1)” there shall be substituted the words “ Subsection (1)(a) ”.
(4)In subsection (6) of that section, for the words “subsection (1)” there shall be substituted the words “ subsection (1)(a) or (b) ”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4S. 5(1)(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 5(1)(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I2S. 5 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; s. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 5 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art.2, Sch. Pt. III
Marginal Citations
In the following provisions, namely—
(a)subsection (1) of section 24 of the 1971 Act (illegal entry and similar offences);
(b)subsection (1) of section 26 (general offences in connection with administration of Act); and
(c)section 27 (offences by persons connected with ships or aircraft or with ports),
for the words “level 4” there shall be substituted the words “ level 5 ”.
Commencement Information
I3S. 6 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; s. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 6 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Textual Amendments
F4S. 7 repealed (14.2.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 109, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/168, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions in art. 3); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
(1)Subject to subsection (2) below, if any person (“the employer”) employs a person subject to immigration control (“the employee”) who has attained the age of 16, the employer shall be guilty of an offence if—
(a)the employee has not been granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom; or
(b)the employee’s leave is not valid and subsisting, or is subject to a condition precluding him from taking up the employment,
and (in either case) the employee does not satisfy such conditions as may be specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.
[F5(2)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove that before the employment began any relevant requirement of an order of the Secretary of State under subsection (2A) was complied with.
(2A)An order under this subsection may—
(a)require the production to an employer of a document of a specified description;
(b)require the production to an employer of one document of each of a number of specified descriptions;
(c)require an employer to take specified steps to retain, copy or record the content of a document produced to him in accordance with the order;
(d)make provision which applies generally or only in specified circumstances;
(e)make different provision for different circumstances.]
(3)The defence afforded by subsection (2) above shall not be available in any case where the employer knew that his employment of the employee would constitute an offence under this section.
[F6(4)A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable—
(a)on conviction on indictment, to a fine, or
(b)on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum.]
(5)Where an offence under this section committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—
(a)any director, manager, secretary or other similar officer of the body corporate; or
(b)any person who was purporting to act in any such capacity,
he as well as the body corporate shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
(6)Where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, subsection (5) above shall apply in relation to the acts and defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.
[F7(6A)Where an offence under this section is committed by a partnership (other than a limited partnership) each partner shall be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
(6B)Subsection (5) shall have effect in relation to a limited partnership as if—
(a)a reference to a body corporate were a reference to a limited partnership, and
(b)a reference to an officer of the body were a reference to a partner.]
(7)An order under this section shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(8)In this section—
“contract of employment” means a contract of service or apprenticeship, whether express or implied, and (if it is express) whether it is oral or in writing;
“employ” means employ under a contract of employment and “employment” shall be construed accordingly.
F8(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10)An offence under this section shall be treated as—
(a)a relevant offence for the purpose of sections 28B and 28D of that Act (search, entry and arrest), and
(b)an offence under Part III of that Act (criminal proceedings) for the purposes of sections 28E, 28G and 28H (search after arrest).
Textual Amendments
F5S. 8(2)(2A) substituted for s. 8(2) (1.4.2003 for specified purposes, 1.5.2004 in so far as not already in force) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 147(2), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1; S.I. 2004/1201, art. 2
F6S. 8(4) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 6(1), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
F7S. 8(6A)(6B) inserted (1.4.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 147(3), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
F8S. 8(9) repealed (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 6(2), 48(3), Sch. 4; S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I4S. 8 wholly in force at 27.1.1997; s. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 8 in force for certain purposes at 1.12.1996 and wholly in force at 27.1.1997 by S.I. 1996/2127, art. 2
(1)The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice as to the measures which an employer is to be expected to take, or not to take, with a view to securing that, while avoiding the commission of an offence under section 8, he also avoids unlawful discrimination.
(2)“Unlawful discrimination” means—
(a)discrimination in contravention of section 4(1) of the M2Race Relations Act 1976 (“the 1976 Act”); or
(b)in relation to Northern Ireland, discrimination in contravention of Article 6(1) of the M3Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (“the 1997 Order”).
(3)Before issuing the code, the Secretary of State must—
(a)prepare and publish a draft of the proposed code; and
(b)consider any representations about it which are made to him.
(4)In preparing the draft, the Secretary of State must consult—
(a)the [F10Commission for Equality and Human Rights;]
(b)the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland; and
(c)such organisations and bodies (including organisations or associations of organisations representative of employers or of workers) as he considers appropriate.
(5)If the Secretary of State decides to proceed with the code, he must lay a draft of the code before both Houses of Parliament.
(6)The draft code may contain modifications to the original proposals made in the light of representations to the Secretary of State.
(7)After laying the draft code before Parliament, the Secretary of State may bring the code into operation by an order made by statutory instrument.
(8)An order under subsection (7)—
(a)shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament;
(b)may contain such transitional provisions or savings as appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary or expedient in connection with the code.
(9)A failure on the part of any person to observe a provision of the code does not of itself make him liable to any proceedings.
(10)But the code is admissible in evidence—
(a)in proceedings under the 1976 Act before an employment tribunal;
(b)in proceedings under the 1997 Order before an industrial tribunal.
(11)If any provision of the code appears to the tribunal to be relevant to any question arising in such proceedings, that provision is to be taken into account in determining the question.
(12)The Secretary of State may from time to time revise the whole or any part of the code and issue the code as revised.
(13)The provisions of this section also apply (with appropriate modifications) to any revision, or proposed revision, of the code.]
Textual Amendments
F9S. 8A inserted (19.2.2001 for specified purposes and otherwise 2.5.2001) by 1999 c. 33, s. 22; S.I. 2001/239, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2001/1394, art. 2, Sch.
F10Words in s. 8A(4)(a) substituted (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), s. 93(1), Sch. 3 para. 58 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(d)
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F11S. 9 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 110, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
Textual Amendments
F12S. 10 repealed (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 111, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
Textual Amendments
F13S. 11 repealed (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 112, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
(1)Schedule 2 to this Act (which contains amendments of the 1971 Act and a related amendment of the M4Immigration Act 1988) shall have effect.
(2)Schedule 3 to this Act (which contains amendments of the 1993 Act) shall have effect.
(3)The enactments specified in Schedule 4 to this Act are hereby repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5S. 12(1) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 12(1) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I5S. 12 partly in force; s. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 12 in force for certain purposes at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; s. 12(1)(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Marginal Citations
(1)This Act may be cited as the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
(2)In this Act—
“the 1971 Act” means the M5Immigration Act 1971;
“the 1993 Act” means the M6Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993;
“person subject to immigration control” means a person who under the 1971 Act requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (whether or not such leave has been given).
(3)This Act, except section 11 and Schedule 1, shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint, and different days may be appointed for different purposes.
(4)An order under subsection (3) above may make such transitional and supplemental provision as the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient.
(5)Her Majesty may by Order in Council direct that any of the provisions of this Act shall extend, with such modifications as appear to Her Majesty to be appropriate, to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
(6)This Act extends to Northern Ireland.
Subordinate Legislation Made
P1S. 13(3) power partly exercised (25.7.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2053
S. 13(3) power partly exercised (11.8.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2127
S. 13(3) power partly exercised (25.11.1996): 27.1.1997 appointed for s. 8 by S.I. 1996/2970
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C6S. 13(1) extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 13(1) extended (Jersey) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
C7S. 13(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/2164, art. 3, Sch.
S. 13(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I6S. 13 wholly in force at 26.7.1996; s. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 13 in force at 26.7.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
Marginal Citations
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Textual Amendments
F14Sch. 1 omitted (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 113; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
Section 12(1).
1(1)In subsection (1) of section 3 of the 1971 Act (general provisions for regulation and control), for paragraph (c) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—U.K.
“(c)if he is given limited leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, it may be given subject to all or any of the following conditions, namely—
(i)a condition restricting his employment or occupation in the United Kingdom;
(ii)a condition requiring him to maintain and accommodate himself, and any dependants of his, without recourse to public funds; and
(iii)a condition requiring him to register with the police.”
F15(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(3) repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C8Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(3) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/2164, art. 3, Sch.
C9Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(3) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 2 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.11.1996; Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(3) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III; Sch. 2 para. 1(1) in force at 1.11.1996 by S.I. 1996/2127, art. 2, Sch. Pt. IV
2U.K.In subsection (4) of section 5 of the 1971 Act (persons belonging to another’s family), for paragraph (b) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—
“(b)where that other person is a woman, her husband and her or his children under the age of eighteen;”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C10Sch. 2 para. 2 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 2 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch. (as amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Immigration and Asylum (Jersey) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2593), art. 3(2))
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 2 para. 2 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
F163U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 2 para. 3 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
4(1)In subsection (1) of section 33 of the 1971 Act (interpretation), for the definitions of “entrant” and “illegal entrant” there shall be substituted the following definitions— ““entrant” means a person entering or seeking to enter the United Kingdom and “illegal entrant” means a person— U.K.
(a)unlawfully entering or seeking to enter in breach of a deportation order or of the immigration laws, or
(b)entering or seeking to enter by means which include deception by another person,
and includes also a person who has entered as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) above; ”.
F17(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 2 para. 4(2) repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C11Sch. 2 para. 4(1)(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
C12Sch. 2 para. 4(1)(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 2 para. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
5(1)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (information and documents), after the words “is carrying or conveying”, in the first place where they occur, there shall be inserted the words “ , or has carried or conveyed, ”.U.K.
(2)In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph—
(a)after the words “is carrying or conveying” there shall be inserted the words “ , or has carried or conveyed, ”;
(b)for the words from “he and any” to “control” there shall be substituted the following paragraphs—
“(a)he and any baggage or vehicle belonging to him or under his control; and
(b)any ship, aircraft or vehicle in which he arrived in the United Kingdom,”; and
(c)after the words “is doing” there shall be inserted the words “ or, as the case may be, has done ”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C13Sch. 2 para. 5(2)(b) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 5(2)(b) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 2 para. 5 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
6U.K.Paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (removal of illegal entrants) shall be renumbered as sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph; and after that provision as so renumbered there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph—
“(2)Any leave to enter the United Kingdom which is obtained by deception shall be disregarded for the purposes of this paragraph.”
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C14Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 2 para. 6 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
7U.K.In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (arrest of persons liable to detention), the words “magistrate or” shall cease to have effect.
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 2 para. 7 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
8U.K.In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 19 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (recovery of expenses incurred in detaining persons refused leave to enter), for the words “at any time” there shall be substituted the words “ for any period (not exceeding 14 days) ”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C15Sch. 2 para. 8 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 8 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 2 para. 8 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
9(1)In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 20 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (recovery of expenses incurred in detaining illegal entrants), for the words “at any time” there shall be substituted the words “ for any period (not exceeding 14 days) ”.U.K.
(2)After that sub-paragraph there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph—
“(1A)Sub-paragraph (1) above shall not apply to expenses in respect of an illegal entrant if he obtained leave to enter by deception and the leave has not been cancelled under paragraph 6(2) above.”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C16Sch. 2 para. 9 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 9 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 2 para. 9 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
10U.K.After sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 21 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (temporary admission of persons liable to detention) there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraphs—
“(3)Sub-paragraph (4) below applies where a person who is at large in the United Kingdom by virtue of this paragraph is subject to a restriction as to reporting to an immigration officer with a view to the conclusion of his examination under paragraph 2 above.
(4)If the person fails at any time to comply with that restriction—
(a)an immigration officer may direct that the person’s examination under paragraph 2 above shall be treated as concluded at that time; but
(b)nothing in paragraph 6 above shall require the notice giving or refusing him leave to enter the United Kingdom to be given within twenty-four hours after that time.”
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C17Sch. 2 para. 10 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 10 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 2 para. 10 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13 (3); Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
11(1)For sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (temporary release of persons liable to detention) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraphs—U.K.
“(1)The following, namely—
(a)a person detained under paragraph 16(1) above pending examination; and
(b)a person detained under paragraph 16(2) above pending the giving of directions,
may be released on bail in accordance with this paragraph.
(1A)An immigration officer not below the rank of chief immigration officer or an adjudicator may release a person so detained on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before an immigration officer at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond or at such other time and place as may in the meantime be notified to him in writing by an immigration officer.
(1B)Sub-paragraph (1)(a) above shall not apply unless seven days have elapsed since the date of the person’s arrival in the United Kingdom.”
(2)In sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph—
(a)for the word “adjudicator”, in the first place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ immigration officer or adjudicator ”; and
(b)for the word “adjudicator”, in the second place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ officer or adjudicator ”.
(3)In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph—
(a)for the word “adjudicator”, in the first place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ immigration officer or adjudicator ”; and
(b)for the word “adjudicator”, in the second and third places where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ officer or adjudicator ”.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 2 para. 11 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
12U.K.After paragraph 33 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
34(1)Paragraph 22 above shall apply in relation to a person—
(a)directions for whose removal from the United Kingdom are for the time being in force; and
(b)who is for the time being detained under Part I of this Schedule,
as it applies in relation to a person detained under paragraph 16(1) above pending examination or detained under paragraph 16(2) above pending the giving of directions.
(2)Paragraphs 23 to 25 above shall apply as if any reference to paragraph 22 above included a reference to that paragraph as it applies by virtue of this paragraph.”
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 2 para. 12 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
13U.K.In paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 3 to the 1971 Act (supplementary provisions as to deportation), after the words “the police” there shall be inserted the words “ or an immigration officer ”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C18Sch. 2 para. 13 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 13 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 2 para. 13 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Section 12(2).
F181U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 3 para. 1 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
F192U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 3 para. 2 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
3U.K.After section 9 of the 1993 Act there shall be inserted the following section—
(1)Where a person (“an appellant”)—
(a)has an appeal under Part II of the 1971 Act which is pending by reason of an appeal, or an application for leave to appeal, under section 9 above; and
(b)is for the time being detained under Part I of Schedule 2 to that Act (general provisions as to control on entry etc.),
he may be released on bail in accordance with this section.
(2)An immigration officer not below the rank of chief immigration officer, a police officer not below the rank of inspector or an adjudicator may release an appellant on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before the appropriate appeal court at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond.
(3)The Immigration Appeal Tribunal may release an appellant on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before the appropriate appeal court at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond; and where—
(a)the appeal, or the application for leave to appeal, under section 9 above is by the Secretary of State; or
(b)the appellant has been granted leave to appeal under that section, and has duly given notice of appeal,
the Tribunal shall, if the appellant so requests, exercise its powers under this subsection.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) of paragraph 29 (grant of bail pending appeal) of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act shall apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that paragraph.
(5)Paragraphs 30 to 33 of that Schedule shall apply as if—
(a)any reference to paragraph 29 included a reference to this section;
(b)the reference in paragraph 30(2) to paragraph 29(3) or (4) included a reference to subsection (3) above; and
(c)any reference in paragraphs 31 to 33 to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal included a reference to the appropriate appeal court.
(6)In this section “the appropriate appeal court” has the same meaning as in section 9 above.”
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 3 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Prospective
4U.K.In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Act (security of tenure)—
(a)after the words “Part III of the Act of 1985” there shall be inserted the words “ or Part II of the Act of 1987 ”; and
(b)after the words “ the M11Housing Act 1988” there shall be inserted the words “ or the M12Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 ”.
F205U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 3 para. 5 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
Section 12(3).
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 4 in force for certain purposes at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Chapter | Short title | Extent of repeal |
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1971 c.77. | Immigration Act 1971. | In Schedule 2, in paragraph 17(2)(b), the words “magistrate or”. |
1993 c.23. | Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993. | In section 8(3), the words from “but a person” to the end. |
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