7Effect of non-complianceU.K.
(1)Regulations under section 5(1) must include provision about the effect of failure to comply with a requirement of the regulations.
(2)In particular, the regulations may—
(a)require or permit an application for a biometric immigration document to be refused;
(b)require or permit an application or claim in connection with immigration to be disregarded or refused;
(c)require or permit the cancellation or variation of leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;
(d)require the Secretary of State to consider giving a notice under section 9;
(e)provide for the consequence of a failure to be at the discretion of the Secretary of State.
(3)The regulations may also permit the Secretary of State to designate an adult as the person responsible for ensuring that a child complies with requirements of the regulations; and for that purpose—
(a)“adult” means an individual who has attained the age of 18,
(b)“child” means an individual who has not attained the age of 18, and
(c)sections 9 to 13 shall apply (with any necessary modifications) to a designated adult's failure to ensure compliance by a child with a requirement of regulations as they apply to a person's own failure to comply with a requirement.
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 in force at 31.1.2008 by S.I. 2008/99, art. 2(b)