The Home Office is implementing the Illegal Migration Act 2023 and related provisions from the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 to deter small boat crossings and manage asylum claims, including processing previously inadmissible cases following the cancelled Rwanda scheme. The policy has generated unintended consequences including a significant increase in people staying permanently in the UK and asylum claims from visa holders, prompting budget-driven reforms and scrutiny of detention practices. Implementation is active with ongoing Treasury oversight and accountability assessments.
In response to: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: section 45
Response to the public inquiry into the mistreatment of detained individuals at Brook House Immigration Removal Centre.
These factsheets provide more information about the Illegal Migration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 7 March 2023.
These documents relate to the Illegal Migration Bill.
Home Office response to the ICIBI's report: A re-inspection of initial processing of migrants arriving via small boats, including at Western Jet Foil and Manston.
Motion made, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Hon. Members: Object. Bill to be read a Second time on Friday 18 March.