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Immigration Act 1971 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 August 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
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Part I Regulation of Entry into and Stay in United Kingdom
7.Exemption from deportation for certain existing residents.
8AA.Persons ineligible for leave to enter and remain, entry clearance and ETA
8B.Persons excluded from the United Kingdom under certain instruments.
11.Construction of references to entry, and other phrases relating to travel.
11B.Offshore workers: requirements to notify arrival and entry dates etc
25.Assisting unlawful immigration to member State or the United Kingdom
25B. Assisting entry to United Kingdom in breach of deportation or exclusion order
26. General offences in connection with administration of Act.
27. Offences by persons connected with ships or aircraft or with ports.
28F.Entry and search of premises following arrest under section 25, 25A, or 25B.
SCHEDULES
Administrative Provisions as to Control on Entry etc.
Examination by immigration officers, and medical examination
Removal of persons refused leave to enter and illegal entrants
Detention of persons liable to examination or removal
17A.(1) A person liable to be detained under paragraph 16...
18.(1) Persons may be detained under paragraph 16 above in...
18A.(1) An immigration officer or constable may search a person...
18B.(1) Where a person detained under paragraph 16(2) is an...
20.(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, in either...
Temporary admission or release of persons liable to detention
Supplementary duties of those connected with ships or aircraft or with ports
Integration with United Kingdom Law of Immigration Law of Islands
Enforcement powers in relation to ships
The Adjudicators and the Tribunal
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