The Home Office is implementing the Nationality and Borders Act, which reforms immigration law and asylum procedures, including provisions on illegal entry, asylum claims, and nationality rules. Recent activity focuses on UK-France cooperation to reduce illegal Channel crossings and enforcement of new border controls. This is an active immigration and border security policy with ongoing operational implementation.
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 …
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 …
This Order extends to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, with modifications, sections 70, 75 and 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
This Order extends to the Bailiwick of Jersey, with modifications, section 75 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
This Order extends to the Bailiwick of Jersey, with modifications, section 75 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
This Order amends the Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/680) (the “principal Order”) to maintain the Isle of Man’s integrated approach to immigration policy with the United Kingdom, reflecting changes made to the Immigration Act 1971 (the “1971 …
In response to: Residence rights under the Withdrawal Agreement
These Regulations make provision specifying four scientific methods that may be used for the purposes of age assessments on age-disputed persons (age-disputed persons are persons subject to immigration control where there is not enough evidence to be sure of their …
These Regulations bring into force on 20th November 2023 section 46(8) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36). Section 46(8) relates to the power of the First-tier Tribunal to grant immigration bail without the consent of the Secretary …
An appraisal of the policy proposals in the Nationality and Borders Bill introduced in Parliament in July 2021.
These Regulations make provision under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (“the Act”), as amended by section 46 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), in respect of the service to a person who is liable …
These Regulations make amendments which are consequential on the coming into force of certain provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). These Regulations also contain transitional provision in relation to the provision of the 2022 Act being brought into force by these Regulations.
In response to: Nationality and Borders Bill: factsheet
In response to: Nationality and Borders Bill: children factsheet
In response to: Nationality and Borders Bill: overseas asylum processing
In response to: Nationality and Borders Bill: Equality Impact Assessment
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Impact assessment for New Plan for Immigration policies being delivered through the Nationality and Borders Bill.
Factsheet giving details of the measures contained in the Nationality and Borders Bill.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the sixth commencement regulations to be made under the 2022 Act.
These Regulations put in place a measure required to implement the Electronic Travel Authorisation (“ETA”) scheme introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36).
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the fifth commencement regulations to be made under the 2022 Act. These Regulations also contain transitional provisions in relation to …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the fourth set of commencement regulations to be made under the 2022 Act.
These Regulations amend two statutory instruments relating to the provision of civil legal services under Part 1 of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c.10) (“the Act”) as a result of changes required to be made …
These Regulations amend two statutory instruments relating to the provision of civil legal services under Part 1 of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c.10) (“the Act”) as a result of changes required to be made …
These Regulations amend the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (“the 1997 Act”). These amendments are consequential on the commencement of section 10(2) to (5) of and Schedule 2 to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, which enables the Secretary …
These Regulations amend the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (“the 1997 Act”). These amendments are consequential on the commencement of section 10(2) to (5) of and Schedule 2 to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, which enables the Secretary …
UK-France statement follows approval of new package of joint activity.
Motion to Approve 16:04:00 Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 October be approved. 15th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Sharpe …
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the third commencement regulations to be made under the 2022 Act.
These Regulations bring into force provisions of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”). They are the third commencement regulations to be made under the 2022 Act.
These Regulations are the second commencement regulations made under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”).
These Regulations are the second commencement regulations made under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”).
These Regulations define the terms “victim of slavery” and “victim of human trafficking” for the purposes of Part 5 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
These Regulations define the terms “victim of slavery” and “victim of human trafficking” for the purposes of Part 5 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
This Order brings into operation the revised code of practice (“the Code”) issued under paragraph 6(1) and (4) of Schedule 14 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) (“the 2000 Act”) in connection with the exercise by examining officers and …
These Regulations are the first set of commencement regulations made under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”).
These Regulations amend the British Nationality (General) Regulations 2003, the British Nationality (British Overseas Territories) Regulations 2007 and the Immigration and Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2018. The amendments are made in connection with changes made by the Nationality and Borders Act
These Regulations make amendments in consequence of certain provisions in the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36) (“the 2022 Act”).
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour Originated in the Commons.
Commons Reasons 17:16:00 A message was brought from the Commons, That they disagree to an amendment made by the Lords to the Nationality and Borders Bill in lieu of an amendment to which the Commons disagreed, which was in lieu …
Commons Amendments 15:33:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 4G, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 4H. 4H : Because the Commons consider that it is …
Consideration of Lords message Before Clause 11 Compliance with the Refugee Convention 21:47:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Tom Pursglove): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 5D. Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame …
Returned from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons on Thursday 21 April with reasons. The Commons reasons were printed in accordance with Standing Order 49(2).
Consideration of Lords message [Relevant documents: Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 1)—Nationality, HC 764; Ninth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill …
Commons Amendments 16:13:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Williams of Trafford: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 1A and 1B in lieu. 1A: Page 7, line 41, …
Message from the Commons The Bill was returned from the Commons with amendments and reasons. It was ordered that the Commons amendments and reasons be printed.
Consideration of Lords amendments [ Relevant d ocuments: Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 1)—Nationality, HC 764; Ninth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and …
Third Reading 15:37:00 The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Williams of Trafford) (Con): My Lords, before we move on, I will make some remarks about devolution and this Bill. I begin by placing on record my thanks to the …
Report (3rd Day) 15:22:00 Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Amendment 64 Moved by 64: After Clause 56, …
Report (2nd Day) 15:52:00 Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 15: Asylum claims by persons with connection …
Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 21:43:00 Amendment 52 Moved by 52: After Clause 37, insert the following new Clause— “Refugees and people smuggling (1) Within three months of this Act being passed, and every three months thereafter, the Secretary of State …
Report (1st Day) Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:34:00 Amendment 1 Moved by 1: After Clause 4, …
Report (1st Day) (Continued) 21:29:00 Clause 12: Accommodation for asylum-seekers etc Amendment 29 Moved by 29: Clause 12, page 15, line 39, at end insert— “(4A) In section 16 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (establishment of centres), …
Order of Consideration Motion 11:53:00 Moved by Lord Sharpe of Epsom: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 8, Schedule 1, Clauses 9 to 22, Schedule 2, Clauses 23 …
Committee (5th Day) 12:05:00 Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 57: Provision of information relating to being …
Committee (5th Day) (Continued) 17:03:00 Clause 67: Disapplication of retained EU law deriving from Trafficking Directive Amendment 172B Moved by 172B: Clause 67, page 71, line 13, at end insert— “(1A) This section may not come into force until the …
Committee (4th Day) 15:25:00 Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee, 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 28: Removal of asylum seeker to safe …
Committee (3rd Day) Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights , 11th Report from the Constitution Committee and 18th and 19th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee 11:46:00 Clause 12: Accommodation for asylum-seekers etc …
Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 16:20:00 Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con): My Lords, during the hybrid House my children thought that all I ever said in this place was “Please could the noble Lord unmute?” Now they think that all I …
Committee (2nd Day) Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights and 11th Report from the Constitution Committee 16:00:00 Amendment 34 Moved by 34: After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause— “Acquisition of British …
Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 21:29:00 Amendment 40 Moved by 40: Clause 11, page 13, line 44, at end insert— “(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), the following will be regarded as having presented themselves “without delay”— (a) people who …
Committee (1st Day) Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, 11th Report from the Constitution Committee 12:00:00 Clause 1: Historical inability of mothers to transmit citizenship Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page …
Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 14:28:00 Amendment 11 Moved by 11: After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause— “Provision for Chagos Islanders to acquire British nationality (1) Part 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (British overseas territories citizenship) is …
Order of Consideration Motion 16:27:00 Moved by Lord Ashton of Hyde: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Nationality and Borders Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the …
Second Reading 15:49:00 Moved by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar: That the Bill be now read a second time. Relevant documents: 7th and 9th Reports from the Joint Committee on Human Rights The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice (Lord …
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour Originated in the Commons.
First Reading 14:17:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
[2nd Allocated Day] [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee on 17 November 2021, on Channel crossings, migration and asylum-seeking routes through the EU, HC 194; Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: …
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour
[1st Allocated Day] [Relevant documents: Oral evidence taken before the Home Affairs Committee on 17 November 2021, on Channel crossings, migration and asylum-seeking routes through the EU, HC 194; Seventh Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Legislative Scrutiny: …
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour
[2nd Allocated Day] Second Reading Debate resumed (Order, 19 July). Question proposed (19 July), That the Bill be now read a Second time. Amendment proposed (19 July) , to leave out from “That” to the end of the Question and …
[1st Allocated Day] Second Reading Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I have to report that the reasoned amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition has been selected. 5.55 pm The Secretary of State for the Home …
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour
Make provision about nationality, asylum and immigration; to make provision about victims of slavery or human trafficking; to provide a power for Tribunals to charge participants where their behaviour
In response to: Windrush Compensation Scheme: impact assessment
Windrush compensation impact assessment (implementation stage).
This is the Home Office plan of secondary legislation as at July 2015.