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The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names and contextualizes the Immigration and Asylum Bill within legislative programme

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Courts Modernisation Bill linked commitment

King's Speech announces Immigration and Asylum Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Immigration and Asylum Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

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11 May 2026 | Other Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: seizure of electronic devices policy guidance (accessible)

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 seizure of electronic devices policy guidance - implementation guidance for powers established under related legislation

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 seizure of electronic devices policy guidance - implementation guidance for powers established under related legislation

In response to: Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance

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11 May 2026 | Impact assessment Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact assessment (accessible)

Why linked: Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact assessment - impact assessment on enforcement powers relevant to Bill scope

Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact assessment - impact assessment on enforcement powers relevant to Bill scope

In response to: Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance

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11 May 2026 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance on immigration enforcement - core operational guidance integral to Bill's enforcement framework

Immigration staff guidance on administrative and criminal powers for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.

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↓ Advertising unlawful immigration services online (9pp) ↓ Arrest and restraint (accessible) ↓ Arrest and restraint (34pp) ↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: seizure … ↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: seizure … (14pp) ↓ Critical incident management (accessible) ↓ Critical incident management (25pp) ↓ Dealing with potential criminality (ICE teams) (accessible) ↓ Enforcement interviews (24pp) ↓ Enforcement planning assessments (accessible) ↓ Enforcement planning assessments (61pp) ↓ Enforcement visits (accessible) ↓ Enforcement visits (35pp) ↓ Enforcement visits: safety and personal protection (34pp) ↓ Identifying people at risk (accessible) ↓ Identifying people at risk (40pp) ↓ Illegal working operations (30pp) ↓ Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact ass… ↓ Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact ass… (38pp) ↓ Immigration Enforcement powers (accessible) ↓ Immigration Enforcement powers (35pp) ↓ Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival (accessible) ↓ Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival (50pp) ↓ Marriage investigations (accessible) ↓ Marriage investigations (61pp) ↓ Method of entry (13pp) ↓ Offence of endangering another during a journey by sea (acc… ↓ Offence of endangering another during a journey by sea (11pp) ↓ Partnership working (accessible) ↓ Partnership working (14pp) ↓ Post enforcement visit actions (accessible) ↓ Post enforcement visit actions (13pp) ↓ Preventing illegal working in licensed premises and the Hom… ↓ Preventing illegal working in licensed premises and the Ho… (36pp) ↓ Record keeping during enforcement visits (accessible) ↓ Record keeping during enforcement visits (24pp) ↓ Right to rent: landlords’ penalties (38pp) ↓ Right to rent scheme: permission to rent (accessible) ↓ Right to rent scheme: permission to rent (12pp) ↓ Safeguarding and establishing lawful residence (accessible) ↓ Safeguarding and establishing lawful residence (34pp) ↓ Search and seizure (accessible) ↓ Search and seizure (41pp) ↓ Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003: right of entry to pr… ↓ Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003: right of entry to pr… (10pp) ↓ Use of force (21pp) ↓ Verbal abuse, obstruction and assault – Immigration Enforce… (19pp) ↓ Warrants: procurement and use (accessible version) ↓ Warrants: procurement and use (37pp)
8 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2026 - legislative instrument implementing asylum support framework

This instrument amends the Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/930) by inserting into regulation 6(2) provision that the Secretary of State may make the continued provision of accommodation to a person falling within …

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23 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings - substantive ministerial statement on border security enforcement

UIN: HCWS1540 I have been clear about this Government’s determination to crack down on small boats. No one should be making dangerous journeys, undermining our border security and putting lives at risk. We must restore order and control to our …

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23 Apr 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings

Why linked: Written Ministerial Statement on Illegal Migration: Small Boat Crossings - substantive ministerial statement on border security policy within Bill's scope

UIN: HLWS1548 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I have been clear about this Government’s determination to crack down on small boats. No one should …

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22 Apr 2026 | Debate Home Office linked direct

Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Hansard delegated legislation debate on the Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation) Regulations 2026 — the Commons-stage debate on SI 2026/499 and its sibling SI.

General Committees debate | Commons

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22 Apr 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Delegated Legislation Committee debate on Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) and Immigration and Asylum accommodation regulations - parliamentary scrutiny of statutory instruments

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: Sir Jeremy Wright † Bool, Sarah (South Northamptonshire) (Con) † Forster, Mr Will (Woking) (LD) † Glindon, Mary (Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend) (Lab) † Hinder, Jonathan (Pendle and Clitheroe) (Lab) …

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what data they hold on (1) the number of applications for indefinite leave to remain made under Immigration Rules Appendix ECAA which are currently awaiting decision…

Why linked: Lords PQ on indefinite leave to remain applications under Immigration Rules (April 2026) — substantive scrutiny PQ relevant to settlement reforms in the 2026 Bill scope.

To ask His Majesty's Government what data they hold on (1) the number of applications for indefinite leave to remain made under Immigration Rules Appendix ECAA which are currently awaiting decision, and (2) the number of grants of indefinite leave …

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9 Apr 2026 | Other Department for Work and Pensions linked direct

A3/2026: Introduction of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 and the AT Court of Appeal judgment

Why linked: Operational caseworker guidance A3/2026 introducing BSAIA 2025 and the AT Court of Appeal judgment — directly implements EUSS Clause 42 BSAIA 2025 provisions in caseworker practice.

Operational caseworker guidance A3/2026 introducing BSAIA 2025 and the AT Court of Appeal judgment — directly implements EUSS Clause 42 BSAIA 2025 provisions in caseworker practice.

In response to: Housing Benefit adjudication circulars 2026

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Home Office linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Act 2025 on LGBT individuals fleeing the new glorification and financing offences in Senegal; and what their reasoning is for the

Why linked: Lords PQ on impact of BSAIA 2025 on LGB community (March 2026) — substantive scrutiny PQ on predecessor regime.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Act 2025 on LGBT individuals fleeing the new glorification and financing offences in Senegal; and what their reasoning is for …

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30 Mar 2026 | Other Home Office linked direct

Immigration system statistics, year ending March 2026

Why linked: Immigration system statistics (March 2026) – post-enactment statistics on asylum, detentions, and enforcement relevant to Bill impact monitoring

Quarterly statistics on people coming to the UK, extensions of stay, citizenship, asylum, detentions, and returns.

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26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

UK preparations for the EU Entry/Exit System

Why linked: WMS HLWS1479 on UK preparations for the EU Entry/Exit System — substantive border-operations touchpoint relevant to the 2026 Bill's border-security architecture.

UIN: HLWS1479 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:In July 2024, this Government set out the steps we were taking to strengthen readiness for the …

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26 Mar 2026 | Research Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee linked direct

56th Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) and one linked instrument; Correspondence with the Home Office on legislation relating to Drug Precursor Chemicals; Includes information paragraphs on: Draft Agriculture (Delinked Payments) (Reductions) (England) Regulations 2026, Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage and Offshore Hydrogen Production (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026 and one linked instrument, Aviation Se…

Why linked: 56th Report on Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules and linked instrument - parliamentary scrutiny of rules implementation

56th Report - Drawn to the special attention of the House: Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) and one linked instrument; Correspondence with the Home Office on legislation relating to Drug Precursor Chemicals; Includes information paragraphs on: Draft …

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20 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper

Why linked: Changes to UK visa and settlement rules after 2025 immigration white paper – contextual briefing on policy direction

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10267) Frequently asked questions about the UK government's immigration white paper proposals in 2025, including longer qualifying periods for indefinite leave to remain.

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19 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Statement of intent between the UK and the Republic of Nigeria on cooperation relating to border security and organised crime

Why linked: Statement of intent between UK and Nigeria on border security and organised crime (19 March 2026) — operational cooperation directly relevant to BSAIA 2025 OIC framework.

Statement of intent between UK and Nigeria on border security and organised crime (19 March 2026) — operational cooperation directly relevant to BSAIA 2025 OIC framework.

In response to: Statement of intent on organised immigration crime and border security

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13 Mar 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

Immigration reforms

Why linked: Immigration reforms Commons Briefing Paper – March 2026 Westminster Hall debate briefing on related reforms

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10575) A Westminster Hall debate on immigration reforms is scheduled for Tuesday 17 March 2026. The debate will be opened by Pete Wishart MP.

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6 Mar 2026 | Memorandum Home Office linked direct

Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026 (accessible)

Why linked: Explanatory memorandum to Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) - formal policy explanation of immigration rules changes implementing legislative framework

Explanatory memorandum to Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) - formal policy explanation of immigration rules changes implementing legislative framework

In response to: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026

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6 Mar 2026 | Explanatory notes Home Office linked direct

Economic note: procedure and rights of appeal changes to Part 12 of the Immigration Rules (accessible)

Why linked: Explanatory note on Immigration Rules procedure and rights of appeal changes directly integral to bill implementation

Explanatory note on Immigration Rules procedure and rights of appeal changes directly integral to bill implementation

In response to: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026

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6 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026

Why linked: Statement of changes to Immigration Rules (HC 1691) - statutory instrument amendments within interpreted scope

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 5 March 2026.

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5 Mar 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Migration Reforms

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Ministerial Statement on Migration Reforms laying Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

UIN: HCWS1379 I am today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Introduction of the Visa Brake The number of asylum claims from people who arrived in the UK on a visa or other leave have …

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5 Mar 2026 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Migration Reforms

Why linked: Parliamentary Written Ministerial Statement on Migration Reforms - substantive ministerial statement on bill-related reforms

UIN: HLWS1382 My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Introduction of the …

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27 Feb 2026 | Other Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Immigration Enforcement criminal and financial investigations: digital devices - seizure and retention, and data extraction policy (accessible)

Why linked: Immigration Enforcement criminal and financial investigations digital devices guidance — companion implementation document to BSAIA 2025 seizure powers.

Immigration Enforcement criminal and financial investigations digital devices guidance — companion implementation document to BSAIA 2025 seizure powers.

In response to: Digital device extraction policy: caseworker guidance

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27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026 (legislation.gov.uk record duplicating event 60886) — confirms s.76 NBA 2022 commencement on 20 March 2026 in the 2026 Bill drafting environment.

These Regulations bring into force on the 20th March 2026 section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36). Section 76 relates to the liability of carriers, and amends section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 …

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27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement Regulations - statutory instrument bringing provisions into force

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 5th March 2026. They are the third commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act 2022 Commencement Regulations on carrier liability - related enforcement mechanisms

These Regulations bring into force on the 20th March 2026 section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36). Section 76 relates to the liability of carriers, and amends section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 …

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26 Feb 2026 | Research Home Office linked direct

Immigration system statistics, year ending December 2025

Why linked: Immigration system statistics (December 2025) – contemporaneous data on asylum, detentions, and enforcement relevant to Bill implementation context

Quarterly statistics on people coming to the UK (including via illegal routes), extensions of stay, EUSS, citizenship, asylum, detentions, returns and stopping immigration crime.

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↓ How many people come to the UK each year? ↓ Why do people come to the UK? Work ↓ Why do people come to the UK? Study ↓ Why do people come to the UK? Family ↓ How many people come to the UK via safe and legal (humanita… ↓ What is being done to stop organised immigration crime? ↓ How many people come to the UK via illegal entry routes? ↓ How many people claim asylum in the UK? ↓ How many people are granted asylum in the UK? ↓ How many people are in the UK asylum system? ↓ How many Indefinite Leave to Remain (Settlement and EUSS se… ↓ How many people are detained under immigration powers in th… ↓ How many people are returned from the UK? ↓ About this release ↓ Immigration system statistics data tables ↓ Pre-release access list for: Immigration system statistics,…
24 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Immigration Enforcement linked direct

Immigration Enforcement facial recognition policy

Why linked: Immigration Enforcement facial recognition policy - immigration enforcement mechanism relevant to border security framework

This policy outlines Immigration Enforcement’s strategic, operational, and legal framework for the ethical use of live facial recognition technology.

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19 Feb 2026 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Criminal investigation guidance to the PACE (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Criminal investigation guidance for Northern Ireland - immigration enforcement procedures

Guidance for criminal investigators in Immigration Enforcement (IE) and the Home Office in Northern Ireland.

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16 Feb 2026 | Other Home Office Immigration Enforcement linked direct

Live facial recognition in Immigration Enforcement

Why linked: Live facial recognition in Immigration Enforcement operational information - border security measure

This page provides information about how live facial recognition is used by Immigration Enforcement to support its operational duties.

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11 Feb 2026 | Other Home Office linked direct

Migration transparency data, Q2 2026

Why linked: Migration transparency data Q2 2026 - performance data for UKVI, Border Force, Immigration Enforcement

Data on Border Force, UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Enforcement and Passports, Citizenship and Civil Registration performance.

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11 Feb 2026 | Other Home Office linked direct

Migration transparency data, Q3 2026

Why linked: Migration transparency data Q3 2026 - performance data for key implementing bodies

Data on Border Force, UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Enforcement and Passports, Citizenship and Civil Registration performance.

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6 Feb 2026 | Research House of Commons Library linked direct

History of asylum appeals in the United Kingdom

Why linked: Commons Library briefing on history of asylum appeals in the UK (February 2026) — independent scrutiny context for FTT IAC appeals reforms.

Type: Commons Briefing Paper (CBP-10488) A specialised immigration tribunal has heard appeals against refusal of asylum under a system first established in 1969. How has it changed over the years?

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28 Jan 2026 | Announcement Border Security Command Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked direct

UK-China border security deal to help disrupt small boat supply lines

Why linked: UK-China border security deal announcement - international border security measure related to asylum/immigration control

People smuggling gangs will be dealt a further blow with the Prime Minister expected to launch a border security agreement with China to tackle the flow of Chinese made small boat parts.

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26 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement No. 2 Regulations - statutory instrument implementation

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 2nd February 2026. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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26 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement No. 2 Regulations (duplicate entry)

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 2nd February 2026. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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22 Jan 2026 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Offender management: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Offender management caseworker guidance (January 2026) — implementation of FNO/deportation provisions relevant to BSAIA 2025 statutory FTT timeframe and 2026 Bill scope.

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.

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↓ Accommodation under Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 (19pp) ↓ Adults at risk: detention of potential or confirmed victims… ↓ Adults at risk: detention of potential or confirmed victims… (22pp) ↓ Adults at risk in immigration detention (accessible) ↓ Adults at risk in immigration detention (30pp) ↓ Detention and case progression review (accessible) ↓ Detention and case progression review (16pp) ↓ Detention: general instructions (accessible) ↓ Detention: general instructions (68pp) ↓ Detention of pregnant women (17pp) ↓ Detention on reporting (accessible) ↓ Detention on reporting (13pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: adults at risk: detention of po… (25pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: detention on reporting ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS electronic monitoring expan… ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS non-fitted devices (accessi… ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS non-fitted devices (25pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: partial commencement of the ele… ↓ Equality impact assessment: reporting and offender managem… ↓ Equality impact assessment: residential holding rooms ↓ Equality impact assessment: standards for consideration of … (22pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: transition from radio frequency… ↓ Identity management: enforcement (accessible) ↓ Identity management: enforcement (29pp) ↓ Immigration bail (accessible) ↓ Immigration bail (103pp) ↓ Immigration bail conditions: electronic monitoring (EM) exp… ↓ Immigration bail conditions: electronic monitoring (EM) exp… (24pp) ↓ Mandatory refusal period (accessible) ↓ Mandatory refusal period (15pp) ↓ Non-compliance and absconder process (35pp) ↓ Reporting and offender management (accessible) ↓ Reporting and offender management (50pp) ↓ Requesting a second opinion for an external medical report … ↓ Requesting a second opinion for an external medical report (16pp) ↓ Sanctions: refer case to Interventions and Sanctions Direct… (38pp) ↓ Sanctions: vehicle and licensing (16pp) ↓ Short-term holding facility rules 2018 (accessible) ↓ Short-term holding facility rules 2018 (52pp)
20 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked evidence

Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper

Why linked: Filled the "Home Office immigration policy statements and strategy documents" gap via web research

The white paper sets out the government's plans to create an immigration system which promotes growth but is controlled and managed.

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7 Jan 2026 | Committee sitting Delegated Legislation Committee linked direct

Delegated Legislation Committee: Draft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (Application To Immigration Officers and Designated Customs Officials In Northern Ireland) and Consequential Amendments Regulations 2026

Why linked: Hansard delegated legislation debate on Draft Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order applying to Immigration Officers — directly relevant to PACE NI guidance event 61013.

The Committee consisted of the following Members: Chair: David Mundell † Anderson, Fleur (Putney) (Lab) † Baker, Alex (Aldershot) (Lab) Brown-Fuller, Jess (Chichester) (LD) † Egan, Damien (Bristol North East) (Lab) † Jameson, Sally (Doncaster Central) (Lab/Co-op) † Kohler, Mr …

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18 Dec 2025 | Other Home Office linked direct

Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference

Why linked: Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference WMS text — detention/reception scrutiny touchpoint.

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 12 February 2025, the Government announced the establishment of a non-statutory Inquiry, to investigate and repo... Answer: My …

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18 Dec 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference

Why linked: WMS HLWS1210 Manston Inquiry Terms of Reference, signed Lord Hanson — detention/asylum-reception scrutiny touchpoint.

UIN: HLWS1210 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 12 February 2025, the Government announced the establishment of a non-statutory Inquiry, to investigate and repo...

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8 Dec 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre

Why linked: WMS HLWS1134 on Campsfield IRC (December 2025), signed Lord Hanson — operational detention touchpoint.

UIN: HLWS1134 My hon Friend the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today announcing that Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) in Oxfordshire has opened. Detention plays a...

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8 Dec 2025 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Additional grounds for cancellation of entry clearance: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Caseworker guidance on cancellation of entry clearance - administrative procedure within immigration rules framework

Immigration staff guidance on addressing cancelling leave in line with Section 5 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

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8 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: equality impact assessment (accessible)

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 equality impact assessment - statutory impact assessment for bill predecessor

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 equality impact assessment - statutory impact assessment for bill predecessor

In response to: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: equality impact assessment

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4 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Immigration Advice Authority linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: IAA factsheet

Why linked: Home Office factsheet on BSAIA 2025 — the analyst-facing summary of the predecessor framework the 2026 Bill builds on.

The Act will strengthen the UK’s ability to respond to border threats, enhance enforcement powers, and reform parts of the asylum and immigration system.

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3 Dec 2025 | Other Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025

Why linked: Index page for Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 supporting documents, anchoring the post-Royal Assent documentation set.

These documents relate to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill which received Royal Assent on 2 December 2025.

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2 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: impact assessments

Why linked: BSAIA 2025 Bill impact assessments — foundational evidence base for the predecessor regime.

These documents relate to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 30 January 2025.

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2 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: equality impact assessment

Why linked: Equality Impact Assessment for the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 – statutory scrutiny document

This document relates to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 30 January 2025.

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11 Nov 2025 | Debate linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Why linked: Hansard Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Report (4th Day) 11 November 2025 — substantive Lords Report-stage debate record.

Report (4th Day) Scottish, Northern Ireland and Welsh legislative consent granted . 15:34:00 Amendment 59 Moved by 59: After Clause 48, insert the following new Clause— “Amendment to Section 59 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023(1) Section 59 of the …

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10 Nov 2025 | Ministerial letter Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Hanson to Lord Harper regarding to what extent internet service providers, including social media platforms are liable if their algorithms or systems promote unlawful immigration services.

Why linked: Will-write correspondence from Lord Hanson to Lord Harper on data sharing — substantive technical concern on a likely 2026 Bill area.

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24 Oct 2025 | Ministerial letter Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Katz to Baroness Coussins regarding further details relating to the provision of translation and interpretation services, specifically in relation to any retained EU law (assimilated law).

Why linked: Will write letters on translation and interpretation services – bill implementation detail

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23 Sep 2025 | Ministerial letter Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter from Lord Katz to Lord Cameron regarding the language in Section 72 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.

Why linked: Will-write correspondence on s.42 EUSS language from Lord Katz to Lord Cameron — substantive Lords-stage policy issue likely to recur on 2026 Bill.

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18 Sep 2025 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Asylum support under section 4(2) policy: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Asylum support section 4(2) caseworker guidance - immigration asylum support framework

Immigration staff guidance detailing policy and procedures to follow when supporting failed asylum seekers under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

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16 Sep 2025 | Debate linked direct

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of accelerating asylum appeals on asylum seekers’ ability to access legal aid.

Why linked: Hansard oral question on accelerating asylum appeals and access to legal aid (16 September 2025) — directly engages BSAIA 2025 statutory FTT timeframe.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of accelerating asylum appeals on asylum seekers’ ability to access legal aid. oral_question | Commons | Member: Olivia Blake (Labour)

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8 Sep 2025 | Research Constitution Committee linked direct

Government Response - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Why linked: Government response to legislative scrutiny on Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - core scrutiny material for pre-legislative phase

Government response to legislative scrutiny on Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - core scrutiny material for pre-legislative phase

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3 Sep 2025 | Debate linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Why linked: Hansard BSAI Bill Committee (4th Day) 3 September 2025 — substantive Lords Committee-stage debate record.

Committee (4th Day) (Continued) 20:31:00 Amendment 106 Moved by 106: After Clause 38, insert the following new Clause— “Unaccompanied children and power to provide for exceptions(1) The duty in section (Duty to make arrangements for removal)(1) does not require the …

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23 Jun 2025 | Ministerial letter Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 — Will write letters: Letter dated 23/06/2025 from Lord Hanson of Flint to Lord Oates, Baroness Ludford and Earl of Clancarty regarding clause 42 of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) status and Withdrawal Agreement (WA) rights, losing Withdrawal Agreement (WA) status, domestic abuse victims, digital status.

Why linked: Will write letters from Lord Hanson on alternative to detention pilot – substantive policy clarification

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22 May 2025 | Research House of Lords Library linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill: HL Bill 101 of 2024–25

Why linked: Lords Library Note LLN-2025-0023 on the BSAI Bill (HL Bill 101) — Lords-side independent briefing on the predecessor Bill.

Type: Lords Library Note (LLN-2025-0023) This bill seeks to implement the government’s commitments to modernise the asylum and immigration systems, establish a border security command and introduce enhanced powers and offences to tackle immigration crime and people smuggling gangs. It …

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12 May 2025 | Other Home Office linked direct

Immigration white paper

Why linked: Immigration white paper – 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' presented to Parliament on 12 May 2025, core policy statement underlying the Bill

The Home Secretary gave an oral statement to the House of Commons on 12 May to introduce the 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' white paper.

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30 Jan 2025 | Announcement Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

Why linked: WMS HCWS406 introducing the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill on 30 January 2025 — origin point of the predecessor legislative process.

UIN: HCWS406 The Government has today introduced the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill in the House of Commons. Border security is fundamental to both national and economic security. Threats to the UK from serious and organised crime, including organised …

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2024

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27 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Immigration and Police (Passenger, Crew and Service Information) Order 2024

Why linked: Immigration and Police Passenger Information Order - border security data-sharing mechanism

This Order is made under paragraphs 27 and 27B of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) and section 32 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13). Those provisions are applied with modifications to channel …

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4 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act juxtaposed controls amendment - border security enforcement powers

This Order amends the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2818) to permit officers of the French Republic to escort detained persons between Control Zones at juxtaposed control sea ports via permitted Circulation Areas while …

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2022

1 event
29 Mar 2022 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked direct

New Plan for Immigration

Why linked: Earlier 'New Plan for Immigration' consultation outcome (2022) — referenced doctrinal predecessor to the current asylum-reform direction.

The New Plan for Immigration policy paper sets out the government’s intentions to build a fair but firm asylum and illegal migration system.

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