Nationality and Borders Act 2022

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Nationality</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-british-overseas-territories-citizenship"><heading>British overseas territories citizenship</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Historical inability of mothers to transmit citizenship</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (British overseas territories citizenship) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 17, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>17A</num><heading>Registration: remedying inability of mothers to transmit citizenship</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>On an application for registration under this section, a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen if the following three conditions are met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e558"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The first condition is that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>P would have become a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies under any of the following provisions of the British Nationality Act 1948—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 5 (person born on or after 1 January 1949: citizenship by descent);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 12(2) (person born before 1 January 1949: citizenship by descent);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 12(3) (person born before 1 January 1949 in British protectorate etc);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>section 12(4) (person born before January 1949 not becoming citizen of other country);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>section 12(5) (woman married before 1 January 1949 to a man who became or would have become a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(vi)</num><content><p>paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 (person born on or after 1 January 1949 to a British subject without citizenship);</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>had P’s parents been treated equally, by that Act or by any relevant previous provision, for the purposes of determining P’s nationality status; or</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>P would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies immediately before commencement had P’s parents been treated equally, for the purposes of determining P’s nationality status, by any independence legislation that caused P to lose that citizenship.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d28e558">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-previous-provision">relevant previous provision</term>” means a provision of the law that was in force at some time before 1 January 1949 which provided for a nationality status to be transmitted from a parent to a child without the need for an application to be made for the child to be registered as a person with that nationality status;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-independence-legislation">independence legislation</term>” means an Act of Parliament or any subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) forming part of the law in the United Kingdom (whenever passed or made, and whether or not still in force)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>providing for a country or territory to become independent from the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>dealing with nationality, or any other ancillary matters, in connection with a country or territory becoming independent from the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d28e558">(2)</ref> whether a person would have become a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies under section 5 of the British Nationality Act 1948, the requirement that a person’s birth was registered at a United Kingdom consulate, as set out in subsection (1)(b) of that section, is to be ignored.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e656"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The second condition is that, if P had become or been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d28e558">(2)</ref>, P would at commencement have become a British Dependent Territories citizen under section 23(1)(b) or (c).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The third condition is that, if P had become a British Dependent Territories citizen as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d28e656">(5)</ref>, P would have become a British overseas territories citizen on the commencement of section 2 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 25 (meaning of British overseas territories citizen “by descent”), in subsection (1), after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>the person is a British overseas territories citizen by virtue of registration under section 17A; or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Historical inability of unmarried fathers to transmit citizenship</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (British overseas territories citizenship) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 17A (as inserted by section 1), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>17B</num><heading>Registration: unmarried fathers; the general conditions</heading><intro><p>For the purposes of sections 17C to 17F, a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) meets the general conditions if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>at the time of P’s birth, P’s mother—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>was not married, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>was married to a person other than P’s natural father;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>no person is treated as the father of P under—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 28 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 35 or 36 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>no person is treated as a parent of P under section 42 or 43 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>P has never been a British overseas territories citizen or a British Dependent Territories citizen.</p></content></level></section><section><num>17C</num><heading>Person unable to be registered under other provisions of this Act</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P meets the general conditions; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>P would be entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen under—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 15(3),</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 17(2),</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>section 17(5),</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>paragraph 4 of Schedule 2, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>paragraph 5 of Schedule 2,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>In the following provisions of this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-registration-provision">relevant registration provision</term>” means the provision under which P would be entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen (as mentioned in subsection (1)(b)).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the relevant registration provision is section 17(2), a person who is registered as a British overseas territories citizen under this section is a British overseas territories citizen by descent.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the relevant registration provision is section 17(5), the Secretary of State may, in the special circumstances of the particular case, waive the need for any or all of the parental consents to be given.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For that purpose, the “parental consents” are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the consent of P’s natural father, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the consent of P’s mother,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>insofar as they would be required by section 17(5)(c) (as read with section 17(6)(b)), had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section><num>17D</num><heading>Person unable to become citizen automatically after commencement</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P meets the general conditions;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>at any time in the period after commencement, P would have automatically become a British Dependent Territories citizen or a British overseas territories citizen at birth by the operation of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 15(1),</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 16, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>paragraph 1 of Schedule 2,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth; and</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case where P would have become a British Dependent Territories citizen as mentioned in paragraph (b), P would then have automatically become a British overseas territories citizen by the operation of section 2 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who is registered as a British overseas territories citizen under this section is a British overseas territories citizen by descent if the citizenship which the person would have acquired at birth (as mentioned in subsection (1)(b)) would (by virtue of section 25) have been citizenship by descent.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>If P is under the age of 18, no application may be made unless the consent of P’s natural father and mother to the registration has been signified in the prescribed manner.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>But if P’s natural father or mother has died on or before the date of the application, the reference in subsection (3) to P’s natural father and mother is to be read as a reference to either of them.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, in the special circumstances of a particular case, waive the need for any or all of the consents required by subsection (3) (as read with subsection (4)) to be given.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The reference in this section to the period after commencement does not include the time of commencement (and, accordingly, this section does not apply to any case in which a person was unable to become a British Dependent Territories citizen at commencement).</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>17E</num><heading>Citizen of UK and Colonies unable to become citizen at commencement</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P meets the general conditions;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>P—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies immediately before commencement, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would have become such a citizen as mentioned in section 17A(2)(a), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>would have been such a citizen immediately before commencement as mentioned in section 17A(2)(b);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>P would then have automatically become a British Dependent Territories citizen at commencement by the operation of section 23, had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>P would then have automatically become a British overseas territories citizen by the operation of section 2 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who is registered as a British overseas territories citizen under this section is a British overseas territories citizen by descent if the citizenship which the person would have acquired at commencement (as mentioned in subsection (1)(c)) would (by virtue of section 25) have been citizenship by descent.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>17F</num><heading>Other person unable to become citizen at commencement</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P meets the general conditions;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>P is either—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an eligible former British national, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an eligible non-British national; and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth, P—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies immediately before commencement,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>would have automatically become a British Dependent Territories citizen at commencement by the operation of section 23, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>would have automatically become a British overseas territories citizen by the operation of section 2 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>In determining for the purposes of subsection (1)(c)(i) whether a person would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, the requirement that a person’s birth was registered at a United Kingdom consulate, as set out in section 5(1)(b) of the British Nationality Act 1948, is to be ignored.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>P is an “eligible former British national” if P was not a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies immediately before commencement and either—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P ceased to be a British subject or a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies by virtue of the commencement of any independence legislation, but would not have done so had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>P was a British subject who did not automatically become a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies at commencement of the British Nationality Act 1948 by the operation of any provision of it, but would have done so had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>P is an “eligible non-British national” if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P was never a British subject or citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies; and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth, P would have automatically become a British subject or citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>at birth, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1948 (child of male British subject to become citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies if father becomes such a citizen).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who is registered as a British overseas territories citizen under this section is a British overseas territories citizen by descent if the citizenship which the person would have acquired at commencement (as mentioned in subsection (1)(c)(ii)) would (by virtue of section 25) have been citizenship by descent.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In determining for the purposes of subsection (1)(c)(i) whether P would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies immediately before commencement, it must be assumed that P would not have—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>renounced or been deprived of any notional British nationality, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lost any notional British nationality by virtue of P acquiring the nationality of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A “notional British nationality” is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where P is an eligible former British national, any status as a British subject or a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies which P would have held at any time after P’s nationality loss (had that loss not occurred and had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in a case where P is an eligible non-British national—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>P’s status as a British subject or citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies as mentioned in subsection (4)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any other status as a British subject or citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies which P would have held at any time afterwards (had P’s mother been married to P’s natural father at the time of P’s birth).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“British subject” has any meaning which it had for the purposes of the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-independence-legislation">independence legislation</term>” means an Act of Parliament or any subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) forming part of the law in the United Kingdom (whenever passed or made, and whether or not still in force)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>providing for a country or territory to become independent from the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>dealing with nationality, or any other ancillary matters, in connection with a country or territory becoming independent from the United Kingdom;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-p&#x2019;s-nationality-loss">P’s nationality loss</term>” means P’s—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ceasing to be a British subject or citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (as mentioned in subsection (3)(a)), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>not becoming a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies (as mentioned in subsection (3)(b)).</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>17G</num><heading>Sections 17B to 17F: supplementary provision</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In sections 17B to 17F and this section, a person’s “natural father” is a person who satisfies the requirements as to proof of paternity that are prescribed in regulations under section 50(9B).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The power under section 50(9B) to make different provision for different circumstances includes power to make provision for the purposes of any provision of sections 17B to 17F which is different from other provision made under section 50(9B).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The following provisions apply for the purposes of sections 17B to 17F.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A reference to a person automatically becoming a citizen of a certain type is a reference to the person becoming a citizen of that type without the need for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person to be registered as such a citizen by the Secretary of State or any other minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the birth of the person to be registered by a diplomatic or consular representative of the United Kingdom; or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person to be naturalised as such a citizen.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the mother of a person could not actually have been married to the person’s natural father at the time of the person’s birth (for whatever reason), that fact does not prevent an assumption being made that the couple were married at the time of the birth.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 25 (meaning of British overseas territories citizen “by descent”), in subsection (1), after paragraph (ca) (as inserted by section 1), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(cb)</num><content><p>the person is a British overseas territories citizen by descent by virtue of section 17C(3), 17D(2), 17E(2) or 17F(5); or</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 5 of that Act (miscellaneous and supplementary), in section 41A (registration: requirement to be of good character), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>An application for registration of an adult or young person as a British overseas territories citizen under section 17C, so far as the relevant registration provision (as defined in section 17C(2)) is section 15(3), 17(2) or 17(5), must not be granted unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that the adult or young person is of good character.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Provision for Chagos Islanders to acquire British Nationality</heading><content><p><mod>In Part 2 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (British overseas territories citizenship), after section 17G (as inserted by section 2), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>17H</num><heading>Acquisition by registration: descendants of those born in British Indian Ocean Territory</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person is entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they are a direct descendant of a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) who was a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies by virtue of P’s birth in the British Indian Ocean Territory or, prior to 8 November 1965, in those islands designated as the British Indian Ocean Territory on that date, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they have never been a British overseas territories citizen or a British Dependent Territories citizen.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An application under this section must be made—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a person aged 18 years or over on the commencement date, before the end of the period of five years beginning with the commencement date;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a person aged under 18 on the commencement date, or a person who is born before the end of the period of five years beginning with the commencement date, before they reach the age of 23 years.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (2), “<term refersTo="#term-the-commencement-date">the commencement date</term>” means the date on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>Sections 1 to 3: related British citizenship</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 1 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (British citizenship) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 4J, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>4K</num><heading>Acquisition by registration: certain British overseas territories citizens</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person is entitled to be registered as a British citizen on an application made under this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they are entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen under section 17A, 17C, 17D, 17E, 17F or 17H, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they would be entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen under any of those sections but for the fact that they have already become a British overseas territories citizen under a different provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in the case of a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is or would be entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen by virtue only of a connection with the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>who has previously been a British citizen.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may not register a person as a British citizen on an application under subsection (1)(a) unless the person is also registered as a British overseas territories citizen.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 14 (meaning of British citizen “by descent”), in subsection (1), after paragraph (da) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(db)</num><intro><p>the person is a British citizen by virtue of registration under section 4K and is—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a British overseas territories citizen by virtue of registration under section 17A, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a British overseas territories citizen by descent by virtue of section 17C(3), 17D(2), 17E(2) or 17F(5); or</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 5 of that Act (miscellaneous and supplementary), in section 41A (registration: requirement to be of good character), after subsection (2A) (inserted by section 2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Subsection (2C) applies to an application for registration of an adult or young person as a British citizen under section 4K who is, or would have been, entitled to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen under section 17C, so far as the relevant registration provision (as defined in section 17C(2)) is section 15(3), 17(2) or 17(5).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The application must not be granted unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that the adult or young person is of good character.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Period for registration of person born outside the British overseas territories</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 17 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (acquisition of British overseas territories citizenship by registration: minors)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “within the period of twelve months from the date of the birth” substitute <quotedText>“while the person is a minor”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit subsection (4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41A of that Act (registration: good character requirement), in subsection (2), after “17(1)” insert <quotedText>“, (2)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-british-citizenship"><heading>British citizenship</heading><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Disapplication of historical registration requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The British Nationality Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 4C (acquisition by registration: certain persons born before 1983), for subsection (3D) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3D)</num><content><p>In determining for the purposes of subsection (3) whether a person would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, the requirement that a person’s birth was registered at a United Kingdom consulate, as set out in section 5(1)(b) of the British Nationality Act 1948, is to be ignored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 4I (other person unable to become citizen at commencement), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In determining for the purposes of subsection (1)(c)(i) whether a person would have been a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, the requirement that a person’s birth was registered at a United Kingdom consulate, as set out in section 5(1)(b) of the British Nationality Act 1948, is to be ignored.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Citizenship where mother married to someone other than natural father</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The British Nationality Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 4E (the general conditions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a) (requirement that applicant was born before 1 July 2006);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), after “1990” insert <quotedText>“or under section 35 or 36 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) (but before the “and”) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ca)</num><content><p>no person is treated as a parent of P under section 42 or 43 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 4F (person unable to be registered under other provisions of this Act), in subsection (1)(b), after sub-paragraph (iii) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(iiia)</num><content><p>section 4D,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 41A (registration: requirement to be of good character), in subsection (1A), for “or 3(5)” substitute <quotedText>“, 3(5) or 4D”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-powers-of-the-secretary-of-state-relating-to-citizenship-etc"><heading>Powers of the Secretary of State relating to citizenship etc</heading><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Citizenship: registration in special cases</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The British Nationality Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 4K (as inserted by section 4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>4L</num><heading>Acquisition by registration: special circumstances</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If an application is made for a person of full age and capacity (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) to be registered as a British citizen, the Secretary of State may cause P to be registered as such a citizen if, in the Secretary of State’s opinion, P would have been, or would have been able to become, a British citizen but for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>historical legislative unfairness,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an act or omission of a public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exceptional circumstances relating to P.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), “<term refersTo="#term-historical-legislative-unfairness">historical legislative unfairness</term>” includes circumstances where P would have become, or would not have ceased to be, a British subject, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies or a British citizen, if an Act of Parliament or subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) had, for the purposes of determining a person’s nationality status—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>treated males and females equally,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treated children of unmarried couples in the same way as children of married couples, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>treated children of couples where the mother was married to someone other than the natural father in the same way as children of couples where the mother was married to the natural father.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (1)(b), “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means any public authority within the meaning of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, other than a court or tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering whether to grant an application under this section, the Secretary of State may take into account whether the applicant is of good character.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After section 17H (as inserted by section 3), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>17I</num><heading>Acquisition by registration: special circumstances</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If an application is made for a person of full age and capacity (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen, the Secretary of State may cause P to be registered as such a citizen if, in the Secretary of State’s opinion, P would have been, or would have been able to become, a British overseas territories citizen but for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>historical legislative unfairness,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an act or omission of a public authority, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>exceptional circumstances relating to P.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), “<term refersTo="#term-historical-legislative-unfairness">historical legislative unfairness</term>” includes circumstances where P would have become, or would not have ceased to be, a British subject, a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies, a British Dependent Territories Citizen or a British overseas territories citizen, if an Act of Parliament or subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978) had, for the purposes of determining a person’s nationality status—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>treated males and females equally,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>treated children of unmarried couples in the same way as children of married couples, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>treated children of couples where the mother was married to someone other than the natural father in the same way as children of couples where the mother was married to the natural father.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In subsection (1)(b), “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means any public authority within the meaning of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, other than a court or tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering whether to grant an application under this section, the Secretary of State may take into account whether the applicant is of good character.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Requirements for naturalisation etc</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Schedule 1 amends the British Nationality Act 1981 to allow the Secretary of State to waive the requirement that a person must have been in the United Kingdom or a relevant territory at the start of the relevant period, in relation to an application for citizenship under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 4 of that Act (acquisition of British citizenship by registration: British overseas territories citizens etc),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 6 of that Act (acquisition of British citizenship by naturalisation), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 18 of that Act (acquisition of British overseas territories citizenship by naturalisation).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 also amends the British Nationality Act 1981 to allow the Secretary of State to treat a person who has indefinite leave to enter or remain as meeting certain residence requirements in relation to an application for citizenship under those sections.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit sections 39, 40, 41(1) to (3) and 49(2) and (3) (uncommenced provisions relating to requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in section 41(4), for “that section” substitute <quotedText>“section 41 of the British Nationality Act 1981 (regulations)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In the Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014, in section 1, omit subsection (4) (amendments to section 39 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Notice of decision to deprive a person of citizenship</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-the-1981-act" eId="term-the-1981-act">the 1981 Act</term>” means the British Nationality Act 1981.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 40 of the 1981 Act (deprivation of citizenship), after subsection (5) (which requires notice to be given to a person to be deprived of citizenship) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d28e1943"><num>(5A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5) does not apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d28e1949"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State does not have the information needed to be able to give notice under that subsection,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the Secretary of State reasonably considers it necessary, in the interests of—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>national security,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the investigation or prosecution of organised or serious crime,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>preventing or reducing a risk to the safety of any person, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the relationship between the United Kingdom and another country,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>that notice under that subsection should not be given.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5B)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#d28e1943">(5A)</ref>, references to giving notice under subsection (5) are to giving that notice in accordance with such regulations under section 41(1)(e) as for the time being apply.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5C)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5D) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State has made an order under subsection (2) and, in reliance on subsection (5A), has not given the notice required by subsection (5), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person in respect of whom the order was made makes contact with the Secretary of State for the Home Department.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5D)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, give the person written notice specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State has made the order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for the order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person’s right of appeal under section 40A(1) or under section 2B of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5E)</num><intro><p>Schedule 4A makes provision for the Special Immigration Appeals Commission to consider a decision of the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>not to give notice to a person before depriving them of a citizenship status on the grounds mentioned in subsection (2) (deprivation conducive to the public good), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>not to give late notice to a person who has been deprived of a citizenship status on those grounds without having been given prior notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 40A of the 1981 Act (appeals against deprivation of citizenship)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is given notice under section 40(5) of a decision to make an order in respect of the person under section 40, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in respect of whom an order under section 40 is made without the person having been given notice under section 40(5) of the decision to make the order,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>may appeal against the decision to the First-tier Tribunal.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>In the case of an order made as described in subsection (1)(b), for the purposes of any rule or other provision limiting the time within which an appeal under this section may be brought, time does not start to run unless and until the person is given notice of the fact that the order has been made (see section 40(5D) and Schedule 4A).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>After Schedule 4 to the 1981 Act insert the Schedule 4A set out in Schedule 2.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In the British Nationality (General) Regulations 2003 (<ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2003/548">S.I. 2003/548</ref>), in regulation 10 (notice of proposed deprivation of citizenship), omit paragraph (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A failure to comply with the duty under section 40(5) of the 1981 Act in respect of a pre-commencement deprivation order does not affect, and is to be treated as never having affected, the validity of the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-pre-commencement-deprivation-order" eId="term-pre-commencement-deprivation-order">pre-commencement deprivation order</term>” means an order made or purportedly made under section 40 of the 1981 Act before the coming into force of subsections <ref href="#section-10-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-10-5">(5)</ref> (whether before or after the coming into force of subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person may appeal against a decision to make an order to which subsection <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> applies as if notice of the decision had been given to the person under section 40(5) of the 1981 Act on the day on which the order was made or purportedly made.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-1-crossheading-registration-of-stateless-minors"><heading>Registration of stateless minors</heading><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Citizenship: stateless minors</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 to the British Nationality Act 1981 (provisions for reducing statelessness) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In the heading before paragraph 3, after “Persons” insert <quotedText>“aged 18 to 22”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3 (persons born in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory after commencement), in sub-paragraph (1)(b) after “he” insert <quotedText>“had attained the age of eighteen but”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After paragraph 3 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Minors aged 5 to 17 born in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory after commencement</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person born in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory after commencement is entitled, on an application for the person to be registered under this paragraph, to be so registered if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person is and always has been stateless,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on the date of the application, the person was a minor,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person was in the United Kingdom or a British overseas territory (no matter which) at the beginning of the period of five years ending with that date and (subject to paragraph 6) the number of days on which the person was absent from both the United Kingdom and the British overseas territories in that period does not exceed 450, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is satisfied that the person is unable to acquire another nationality in accordance with sub-paragraph (2).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person is able to acquire a nationality in accordance with this sub-paragraph if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the nationality is the same as that of one of the person’s parents,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person has been entitled to acquire the nationality since birth, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in all the circumstances, it is reasonable to expect the person (or someone acting on their behalf) to take the steps which would enable the person to acquire the nationality in question.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref>(b), a person is not entitled to acquire a nationality if its acquisition is conditional on the exercise of a discretion on the part of the country or territory in question.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person entitled to registration under this paragraph—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be registered as a British citizen if, in the period of five years mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), the number of days wholly or partly spent by the person in the United Kingdom exceeds the number of days wholly or partly spent by the person in the British overseas territory;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case, is to be registered as a British overseas territories citizen.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 6 (supplementary), after “paragraph 3” insert <quotedText>“, 3A”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Asylum</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-treatment-of-refugees-support-for-asylumseekers"><heading>Treatment of refugees; support for asylum-seekers</heading><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Differential treatment of refugees</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a refugee is a Group 1 refugee if they have complied with both of the requirements set out in subsection <ref href="#section-12-2">(2)</ref> and, where applicable, the additional requirement in subsection <ref href="#section-12-3">(3)</ref>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>otherwise, a refugee is a Group 2 refugee.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The requirements in this subsection are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they have come to the United Kingdom directly from a country or territory where their life or freedom was threatened (in the sense of Article 1 of the Refugee Convention), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they have presented themselves without delay to the authorities.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>Subsections (1) to (3) of section 37 apply in relation to the interpretation of paragraphs (a) and (b) as they apply in relation to the interpretation of those requirements in Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where a refugee has entered or is present in the United Kingdom unlawfully, the additional requirement is that they can show good cause for their unlawful entry or presence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-12-3">(3)</ref>, a person’s entry into or presence in the United Kingdom is unlawful if they require leave to enter or remain and do not have it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State or an immigration officer may treat Group 1 and Group 2 refugees differently, for example in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the length of any period of limited leave to enter or remain which is given to the refugee;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requirements that the refugee must meet in order to be given indefinite leave to remain;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether a condition under section 3(1)(c)(ii) of the Immigration Act 1971 (no recourse to public funds) is attached to any period of limited leave to enter or remain that is given to the refugee;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether leave to enter or remain is given to members of the refugee’s family.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State or an immigration officer may also treat the family members of Group 1 and Group 2 refugees differently, for example in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether to give the person leave to enter or remain;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the length of any period of limited leave to enter or remain which is given to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the requirements that the person must meet in order to be given indefinite leave to remain;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>whether a condition under section 3(1)(c)(ii) of the Immigration Act 1971 (no recourse to public funds) is attached to any period of limited leave to enter or remain that is given to the person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But subsection <ref href="#section-12-6">(6)</ref> does not apply to family members who are refugees themselves.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Immigration rules may include provision for the differential treatment allowed for by subsections <ref href="#section-12-5">(5)</ref> and <ref href="#section-12-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-limited-leave" eId="term-limited-leave">limited leave</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-indefinite-leave" eId="term-indefinite-leave">indefinite leave</term>” have the same meaning as in the Immigration Act 1971 (see section 33 of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refugee" eId="term-refugee">refugee</term>” has the same meaning as in the Refugee Convention.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Accommodation for asylum-seekers etc</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 97 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (support for asylum-seekers: supplemental matters), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>When exercising the power under section 95 (support for asylum seekers) or section 4 (accommodation for failed asylum seekers) to provide or arrange for the provision of accommodation, the Secretary of State may decide to provide or arrange for the provision of different types of accommodation to persons supported under those sections on the basis of either or both of the following matters—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the stage that their claim for asylum has reached, including whether they have been notified that their claim is being considered for a declaration of inadmissibility (see sections 80A and 80B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>their previous compliance with any conditions imposed on them under any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 95(9) (conditions for support under section 95);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 (conditions of immigration bail);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>regulations made under section 4(6) (conditions for support under section 4).</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 97(3A) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (as inserted by subsection (1))—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-13-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “section 4 (accommodation for failed asylum seekers)” substitute <quotedText>“section 95A (support for failed asylum seekers)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-13-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “persons supported under those sections” substitute <quotedText>“supported persons”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “claim for asylum” substitute <quotedText>“protection claim”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-13-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for sub-paragraph (iii) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>regulations made under section 95A(5) (conditions for support under section 95A);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-13-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>regulations made under section 30 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (conditions of residence in accommodation centre).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98 of that Act (temporary support for asylum-seekers etc), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3A) of section 97 applies to the power to provide, or arrange for the provision of, accommodation under this section as it applies to the power to do so under section 95.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 98A of that Act (temporary support for failed asylum-seekers etc), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (3A) of section 97 applies to the power to provide, or arrange for the provision of, accommodation under this section as it applies to the power to do so under section 95A.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 17 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (support for destitute asylum-seeker), in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>See also section 97(3A) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (decision on type of accommodation for asylum-seekers etc).</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 22 of that Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “95” insert <quotedText>“or 98”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “(destitute asylum-seeker)” substitute <quotedText>“(support and temporary support for asylum-seekers)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “s. 95” substitute <quotedText>“sections 95 and 98”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After section 22 of that Act, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>22A</num><heading>Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, sections 95A and 98A</heading><content><p>The Secretary of State may provide support under section 95A or 98A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (support and temporary support for failed asylum-seekers) by arranging for the provision of accommodation in an accommodation centre.</p></content></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 of that Act (provisional assistance), in subsection (1), at the end insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><p>See also section 98(4) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (decision on type of accommodation for asylum-seekers etc).</p></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 25 of that Act (length of stay in accommodation centre), in subsection (4), for “shorter” substitute <quotedText>“different”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 27 of that Act (resident of centre), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ba)</num><content><p>by virtue of section 22A,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-place-of-claim"><heading>Place of claim</heading><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Requirement to make asylum claim at “designated place”</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An asylum claim must be made in person at a designated place.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A “<term refersTo="#term-designated-place" eId="term-designated-place">designated place</term>” means any of the following places in the United Kingdom—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a place identified in a notice published by the Secretary of State as an asylum intake unit;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a removal centre (within the meaning of section 147 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a port (within the meaning of section 33 of the Immigration Act 1971);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a place where there is a person present who, for the purposes of the immigration rules, is authorised to accept an asylum claim on behalf of the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a place to which the claimant has been directed by the Secretary of State or an immigration officer to make the claim;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>such other place, or a place of such other description, as the Secretary of State may by regulations designate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended in accordance with subsections (4) and (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In section 18(1)(c) omit “at a place designated by the Secretary of State”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In section 113(1), in the definition of “asylum claim”, omit “at a place designated by the Secretary of State”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-asylum-claim" eId="term-asylum-claim">asylum claim</term>” means a claim made in accordance with the immigration rules by a person to the Secretary of State that to remove the person from, or require the person to leave, the United Kingdom would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference to the United Kingdom in subsection (2), so far as it has effect for the purposes of paragraph (d) of that subsection, does not include a reference to the territorial sea of the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (2)(f) are subject to negative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-inadmissibility"><heading>Inadmissibility</heading><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Asylum claims by EU nationals: inadmissibility</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After Part 4 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><part><num>PART 4A</num><heading>Inadmissible asylum claims</heading><section><num>80A</num><heading>Asylum claims by EU nationals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must declare an asylum claim made by a person who is a national of a member State inadmissible.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An asylum claim declared inadmissible under subsection (1) cannot be considered under the immigration rules.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A declaration under subsection (1) that an asylum claim is inadmissible is not a decision to refuse the claim and, accordingly, no right of appeal under section 82(1)(a) (appeal against refusal of protection claim) arises.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e2882"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply if there are exceptional circumstances as a result of which the Secretary of State considers that the claim ought to be considered.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d28e2882">(4)</ref> exceptional circumstances include where the member State of which the claimant is a national—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is derogating from any of its obligations under the Human Rights Convention, in accordance with Article 15 of the Convention;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>is the subject of a proposal initiated in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union and—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the proposal has yet to be determined by the Council of the European Union or (as the case may be) the European Council,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Council of the European Union has determined, in accordance with Article 7(1), that there is a clear risk of a serious breach by the member State of the values referred to in Article 2 of the Treaty, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the European Council has determined, in accordance with Article 7(2), the existence of a serious and persistent breach by the member State of the values referred to in Article 2 of the Treaty.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-asylum-claim">asylum claim</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-the-human-rights-convention">the Human Rights Convention</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-refugee-convention">the Refugee Convention</term>” have the meanings given by section 113;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-rules">immigration rules</term>” means rules under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-treaty-on-european-union">the Treaty on European Union</term>” means the Treaty on European Union signed at Maastricht on 7 February 1992 as it had effect immediately before IP completion day.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></part></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In consequence of the amendment made by subsection (1), in regulation 4(4)(d) of the Asylum Support Regulations 2000 (<ref eId="c00002" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2000/704">S.I. 2000/704</ref>) (persons excluded from support), for “under the immigration rules” substitute <quotedText>“(see section 80A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Asylum claims by persons with connection to safe third State: inadmissibility</heading><content><p><mod>In Part 4A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (as inserted by section 15), after section 80A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>80B</num><heading>Asylum claims by persons with connection to safe third State</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may declare an asylum claim made by a person (a “claimant”) who has a connection to a safe third State inadmissible.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d28e3064">(7)</ref>, an asylum claim declared inadmissible under subsection (1) cannot be considered under the immigration rules.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A declaration under subsection (1) that an asylum claim is inadmissible is not a decision to refuse the claim and, accordingly, no right of appeal under section 82(1)(a) (appeal against refusal of protection claim) arises.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a State is a “<term refersTo="#term-safe-third-state">safe third State</term>” in relation to a claimant if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the claimant’s life and liberty are not threatened in that State by reason of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the State is one from which a person will not be sent to another State—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>otherwise than in accordance with the Refugee Convention, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in contravention of their rights under Article 3 of the Human Rights Convention (freedom from torture or inhuman or degrading treatment), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person may apply to be recognised as a refugee and (if so recognised) receive protection in accordance with the Refugee Convention, in that State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e3052"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, a claimant has “a connection” to a safe third State if they meet any of conditions 1 to 5 set out in section 80C in relation to the State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>The fact that an asylum claim has been declared inadmissible under subsection (1) by virtue of the claimant’s connection to a particular safe third State does not prevent the Secretary of State from removing the claimant to any other safe third State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e3064"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An asylum claim that has been declared inadmissible under subsection (1) may nevertheless be considered under the immigration rules—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State determines that there are exceptional circumstances in the particular case that mean the claim should be considered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in such other cases as may be provided for in the immigration rules.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e3082"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section and section 80C—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-asylum-claim">asylum claim</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-human-rights-convention">Human Rights Convention</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-immigration-rules">immigration rules</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-the-refugee-convention">the Refugee Convention</term>” have the same meanings as in section 80A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to anything being done in accordance with the Refugee Convention is a reference to the thing being done in accordance with the principles of the Convention, whether or not by a signatory to it.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section><num>80C</num><heading>Meaning of “connection” to a safe third State</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Condition 1 is that the claimant—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been recognised as a refugee in the safe third State, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remains able to access protection in accordance with the Refugee Convention in that State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Condition 2 is that the claimant—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>has otherwise been granted protection in a safe third State as a result of which the claimant would not be sent from the safe third State to another State—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>otherwise than in accordance with the Refugee Convention, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in contravention of their rights under Article 3 of the Human Rights Convention, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remains able to access that protection in that State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Condition 3 is that the claimant has made a relevant claim to the safe third State and the claim—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has not yet been determined, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been refused.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Condition 4 is that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the claimant was previously present in, and eligible to make a relevant claim to, the safe third State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it would have been reasonable to expect them to make such a claim, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>they failed to do so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Condition 5 is that, in the claimant’s particular circumstances, it would have been reasonable to expect them to have made a relevant claim to the safe third State (instead of making a claim in the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a “relevant claim” to a safe third State is a claim—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to be recognised as a refugee in the State for the purposes of the Refugee Convention, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for protection in the State of the kind mentioned in subsection (2)(a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section “<term refersTo="#term-claimant">claimant</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-safe-third-state">safe third State</term>” have the same meanings as in section 80B; and see subsection <ref href="#d28e3082">(8)</ref> of that section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Clarification of basis for support where asylum claim inadmissible</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>If paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Immigration Act 2016, which repeals section 4 of the 1999 Act, is not yet in force on the day this section comes into force, in subsection (2)(b) of that section, after “was rejected” insert <quotedText>“or declared inadmissible (see sections 80A and 80B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 94 (interpretation of Part 6: support for asylum-seekers etc), after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the definitions of “asylum-seeker” and “failed asylum-seeker”, the circumstances in which a claim is determined or rejected include where the claim is declared inadmissible under section 80A or 80B of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>But if a claim is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>declared inadmissible under section 80B of that Act, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>nevertheless considered by the Secretary of State in accordance subsection (7) of that section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the claim ceases to be treated as determined or rejected from the time of the decision to consider the claim.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (3), notification of a declaration of inadmissibility under section 80A or 80B of that Act is to be treated as notification of the Secretary of State’s decision on the claim.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 18 (asylum-seeker: definition), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1ZA)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), the circumstances in which a claim is determined include where the claim is declared inadmissible under section 80A or 80B.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1ZB)</num><intro><p>But if a claim is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>declared inadmissible under section 80B, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>nevertheless considered by the Secretary of State in accordance subsection (7) of that section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the claim ceases to be treated as determined from the time of the decision to consider the claim.</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 21 (sections 17 to 20: supplementary), in subsection (3)(a), at the end insert <quotedText>“or (as the case may be) of the declaration of inadmissibility under section 80A or 80B”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 17 of Schedule 3 (withholding and withdrawal of support: interpretation), after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the definition of “asylum-seeker” in sub-paragraph (1), a claim is also determined if the Secretary of State has notified the claimant that it has been declared inadmissible under section 80A or 80B.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>But if a claim is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>declared inadmissible under section 80B, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>nevertheless considered by the Secretary of State in accordance subsection (7) of that section,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the claim ceases to be treated as determined from the time of the decision to consider the claim.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-supporting-evidence"><heading>Supporting evidence</heading><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Provision of evidence in support of protection or human rights claim</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or an immigration officer may serve an evidence notice on a person who has made a protection claim or a human rights claim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An “evidence notice” is a notice requiring the recipient to provide, before the specified date, any evidence in support of the claim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-18-5">(5)</ref> applies if the recipient of an evidence notice provides the Secretary of State or an immigration officer with evidence in support of the claim on or after the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5) also applies if the recipient of an evidence notice provides the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal (when acting in the circumstances mentioned in section 22(9)) or the Special Immigration Appeals Commission with evidence in support of the claim where the evidence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>should have been provided in response to the evidence notice but was not, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is provided on or after the specified date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The recipient must also provide a statement setting out their reasons for not providing the evidence before the specified date (and see section 26 of this Act and section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>” means the date specified in an evidence notice.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Asylum or human rights claim: damage to claimant’s credibility</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (claimant’s credibility) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to <ref href="#section-19-6">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that, where the deciding authority is the First-tier Tribunal, it must include, as part of its reasons for a decision that disposes of proceedings, a statement explaining—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether it considers that the claimant has engaged in behaviour to which this section applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it considers that the claimant has engaged in such behaviour, how it has taken account of the behaviour in making its decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>Rules under section 5 of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (SIAC procedure rules) must secure that, where the deciding authority is the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, it must include, as part of its reasons for a decision that determines proceedings, a statement explaining the matters mentioned in subsection (1A)(a) and (b).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>This section also applies to any relevant behaviour by the claimant that the deciding authority thinks is not in good faith.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3A) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-behaviour">relevant behaviour</term>” means behaviour—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in connection with the asylum claim or human rights claim in question or (in the case of an appeal relating to such a claim) the appeal in question,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any dealings with a person exercising immigration and nationality functions, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a claim made, or civil proceedings brought, under any provision of immigration legislation, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>judicial review proceedings, or (in Scotland) an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session, relating to a decision taken by a person in exercise of immigration and nationality functions.</p></content></level></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>This section also applies to the late provision by the claimant of evidence in relation to the asylum claim or human rights claim in question, unless there are good reasons why the evidence was provided late.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (6A), evidence is provided “late” by the claimant if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is provided pursuant to an evidence notice served on the claimant under section 18(1) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is provided on or after the date specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-and-nationality-functions">immigration and nationality functions</term>” means functions exercisable by virtue of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Immigration Acts (but see subsection (9B)), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Nationality Acts;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-legislation">immigration legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Immigration Acts,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Nationality Acts, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>rules under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 (general immigration rules);</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-nationality-acts">Nationality Acts</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the British Nationality Act 1981,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Hong Kong Act 1985,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Hong Kong (War Wives and Widows) Act 1996, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (9A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(9B)</num><intro><p>In paragraph (a) of the definition of “immigration and nationality functions” in subsection (7), the reference to the Immigration Acts does not include a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sections 28A to 28K of the Immigration Act 1971 (powers of arrest, entry and search, etc), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 14 of this Act (power of arrest).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by this section apply in relation to a determination mentioned in section 8(1) of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 only where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the asylum claim or human rights claim to which the determination relates was made, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the determination is made in appeal proceedings, the appeal was brought,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>on or after the day on which this section comes into force.</p></wrapUp></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-priority-removal-notices"><heading>Priority removal notices</heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Priority removal notices</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State or an immigration officer may serve a person who is liable to removal or deportation from the United Kingdom with a priority removal notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who receives such a notice is referred to in this section as the “PRN recipient”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A priority removal notice is a notice—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>requiring the PRN recipient to provide to the Secretary of State (and any other competent authority specified in the notice)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-20-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a statement setting out the matters described in section 120(2)(a) to (c) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (reasons and grounds for application etc),</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-20-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any relevant status information (within the meaning given by section 58<ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref>), and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-20-3-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>any evidence in support of the matters mentioned in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>setting out the date (the “PRN cut-off date”) before which the PRN recipient must comply with that requirement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The requirement in subsection <ref href="#section-20-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> does not apply in relation to anything that the PRN recipient has previously provided to the Secretary of State or any other competent authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-20-7">(7)</ref> applies if the PRN recipient provides the Secretary of State or any other competent authority with any statement, information or evidence mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-20-3-a">(3)(a)</ref> on or after the PRN cut-off date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) also applies if the PRN recipient provides the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal (when acting in the circumstances mentioned in section 22(9)) or the Special Immigration Appeals Commission with any statement, information or evidence mentioned in subsection (3)(a) that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>should have been provided in response to the priority removal notice but was not, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is provided on or after the PRN cut-off date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The PRN recipient must also provide a statement setting out their reasons for not providing the statement, information or evidence before the PRN cut-off date (and see sections 22 and 26).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a person is “liable to removal or deportation from the United Kingdom” if they are liable to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>removal under section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (removal of persons unlawfully in the United Kingdom), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>deportation under section 3(5) or (6) of the Immigration Act 1971 (deportation of foreign nationals where conducive to the public good or on conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment etc).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-competent-authority" eId="term-competent-authority">competent authority</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 5 (see section 69).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Priority removal notices: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A priority removal notice remains in force until the end of the period of 12 months beginning with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the PRN cut-off date, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if later, the day on which any appeal rights of the PRN recipient in respect of a relevant claim are exhausted.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>See section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (the “<term refersTo="#term-2002-act" eId="term-2002-act">2002 Act</term>”) for the consequences of a priority removal notice being in force.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-claim" eId="term-relevant-claim">relevant claim</term>” means a protection claim or a human rights claim brought by the PRN recipient while the priority removal notice is in force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-21-1">(1)</ref>, the PRN recipient’s appeal rights in respect of a claim are exhausted at the time when—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the PRN recipient’s claim has been determined,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the PRN recipient could not bring an appeal in respect of the claim under section 82 of the 2002 Act (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time with permission), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>no appeal brought by the PRN recipient is pending within the meaning of section 104 of that Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A priority removal notice remains in force until the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1) even if the PRN recipient ceases to be liable to removal or deportation from the United Kingdom during that period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A priority removal notice may not be served on a person in relation to whom such a notice is already in force (but this does not prevent a further notice from being served once the previous notice ceases to be in force as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-21-1">(1)</ref>).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-21-7">(7)</ref> applies if the PRN recipient has previously been served with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an evidence notice under section 18,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a slavery or trafficking information notice under section 58, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-21-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a notice under section 120 of the 2002 Act (requirement to provide reasons and grounds).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The previous notice ceases to have effect on the service of the priority removal notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Expressions used in this section that are defined for the purposes of section 20 have the same meaning in this section as in that section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Late compliance with priority removal notice: damage to credibility</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a PRN recipient provided material in response to the priority removal notice served on them,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the material was provided late, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a relevant decision is being made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This section also applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a PRN recipient provided material to the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal (when acting in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (9)) or the Special Immigration Appeals Commission,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the material should have been provided in response to the priority removal notice served on the PRN recipient but was not,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the material was provided late, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a relevant decision is being made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “relevant decision” is being made if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a protection claim or a human rights claim made by the PRN recipient is being considered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a competent authority is making a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision in relation to the PRN recipient (decisions concerning status as victim of slavery or human trafficking).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining whether to believe a statement made by or on behalf of the PRN recipient, a deciding authority must take account, as damaging the PRN recipient’s credibility, of the late provision of the material, unless there are good reasons why it was provided late.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that, where the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal (when acting in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (9)) is making a decision that disposes of proceedings, it must include, as part of its reasons for the decision, a statement explaining—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether it considers that this section applies, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it considers that this section does apply, how, in making its decision, it has taken account of the fact that the PRN recipient provided the material late.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Rules under section 5 of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (SIAC procedure rules) must secure that, where the Special Immigration Appeals Commission is making a decision that determines proceedings, it must include, as part of its reasons for the decision, a statement explaining the matters mentioned in subsection (5)(a) and (b).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, material is provided “late” by the PRN recipient if it is provided on or after the PRN cut-off date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4) “deciding authority”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-8-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in relation to a decision mentioned in subsection (3)(a) means—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-8-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-8-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an immigration officer,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-8-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the First-tier Tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-8-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>the Upper Tribunal in the circumstances described in subsection (9), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-8-a-v"><num>(v)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a decision mentioned in subsection (3)(b), means the competent authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The circumstances are when the Upper Tribunal is acting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under section 12(2)(b)(ii) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Upper Tribunal re-making First-tier Tribunal decision on finding of error of law), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-22-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an expedited appeal within the meaning of section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-22-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an expedited related appeal within the meaning of section 24 that involves a protection claim or a human rights claim.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-competent-authority" eId="term-competent-authority">competent authority</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-conclusive-grounds-decision" eId="term-conclusive-grounds-decision">conclusive grounds decision</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-reasonable-grounds-decision" eId="term-reasonable-grounds-decision">reasonable grounds decision</term>” have the same meanings as in Part 5;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-priority-removal-notice" eId="term-priority-removal-notice">priority removal notice</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-prn-cut-off-date" eId="term-prn-cut-off-date">PRN cut-off date</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-prn-recipient" eId="term-prn-recipient">PRN recipient</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-status-information" eId="term-relevant-status-information">relevant status information</term>” have the same meanings as in section 20.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Section 26 makes further provision about the effect of a PRN recipient providing evidence late.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Priority removal notices: expedited appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>82A</num><heading>Expedited appeal to Upper Tribunal in certain cases</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where —</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) has been served with a priority removal notice,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>P has made a protection claim or a human rights claim on or after the PRN cut-off date but while the priority removal notice is still in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>P has a right under section 82(1) to bring an appeal from within the United Kingdom (see section 92) in relation to the claim.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e4252"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must certify P’s right of appeal under this section, unless satisfied that there were good reasons for P making the claim on or after the PRN cut-off date (and P’s right of appeal may not be certified if the Secretary of State is satisfied that there were good reasons).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e4258"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If certified under this section, P’s right of appeal under section 82(1) is to the Upper Tribunal instead of the First-tier Tribunal (and any appeal brought pursuant to such a right is referred to in this section as an “<term refersTo="#term-expedited-appeal">expedited appeal</term>”).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must make provision with a view to securing that expedited appeals are brought and determined more quickly than an appeal under section 82(1) would, in the normal course of events, be brought and determined by the First-tier Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e4273"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that the Upper Tribunal may, if it is satisfied that it is the only way to secure that justice is done in the case of a particular expedited appeal, order that the appeal is to be continued as an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal and accordingly is to be transferred to that Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-priority-removal-notice">priority removal notice</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-prn-cut-off-date">PRN cut-off date</term>” have the same meanings as in section 20 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13(8) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (decisions excluded from right to appeal to the Court of Appeal), after paragraph (b) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(bza)</num><content><p>any decision of the Upper Tribunal on an expedited appeal within the meaning given by section 82A(3) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (expedited appeal against refusal of protection claim or human rights claim),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 3 makes amendments consequential on this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Expedited appeals: joining of related appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, an “expedited section 82 appeal” is an expedited appeal within the meaning of section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (expedited appeals for claims brought on or after PRN cut-off date).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a “related appeal” is an appeal under any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 82(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (appeals in respect of protection and human rights claims), other than one which is an expedited section 82 appeal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 40A of the British Nationality Act 1981 (appeal against deprivation of citizenship);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00003" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/61">S.I. 2020/61</ref>) (appeal rights in respect of EU citizens’ rights immigration decisions etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulation 36 of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00004" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1052">S.I. 2016/1052</ref>) (appeals against EEA decisions) as it continues to have effect following its revocation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person brings an expedited section 82 appeal at a time when a related appeal brought by that person is pending before the First-tier Tribunal, the related appeal is, from that time, to be continued as an appeal to the Upper Tribunal and accordingly is to be transferred to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If an expedited section 82 appeal brought by a person is pending, any right that the person would otherwise have to bring a related appeal to the First-tier Tribunal is instead a right to bring it to the Upper Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A related appeal within subsection <ref href="#section-24-3">(3)</ref> or brought to the Upper Tribunal as mentioned in <ref href="#section-24-4">(4)</ref> is referred to in this section as an “<term refersTo="#term-expedited-related-appeal" eId="term-expedited-related-appeal">expedited related appeal</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must make provision with a view to securing that the Upper Tribunal consolidates an expedited related appeal and the expedited section 82 appeal concerned or hears them together (and see section 82A(4) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that the Upper Tribunal may, if it is satisfied that it is the only way to secure that justice is done in the case of a particular expedited related appeal, order that the appeal is to be continued as an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal and accordingly is to be transferred to that Tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, an appeal is “pending”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an appeal under section 82 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (including an expedited section 82 appeal), if it is pending within the meaning of section 104 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of an appeal under section 40A of the British Nationality Act 1981, during the period—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-24-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>beginning when it is instituted, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-24-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>ending when it is finally determined or withdrawn;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of an appeal under the Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, if it is pending within the meaning of regulation 13 of those Regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of an appeal under the regulation 36 of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, if it is pending within the meaning of Part 6 of those Regulations (see regulation 35).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 13(8) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (decisions excluded from right to appeal to the Court of Appeal), after paragraph (bza) (inserted by section 22) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(bzb)</num><content><p>any decision of the Upper Tribunal on an expedited related appeal within the meaning given by section 24 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (expedited appeals against refusal of protection claim or human rights claim: joining of related appeals),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Civil legal services for recipients of priority removal notices</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (civil legal services), after paragraph 31 (immigration: accommodation for asylum-seekers etc) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Immigration: recipients of priority removal notices</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>31ZA</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Civil legal services provided, to an individual who has received a priority removal notice, in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the priority removal notice;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the individual’s immigration status;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the lawfulness of the individual’s removal from the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>immigration detention of the kinds mentioned in paragraph 25(1).</p></content></level></subparagraph><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Condition applying to services described in sub-paragraph (1): overall time limit</heading><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Civil legal services described in sub-paragraph (1) may be provided for up to (but no more than) 7 hours.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>If a person who has been provided with civil legal services described in sub-paragraph (1) subsequently receives a further priority removal notice, sub-paragraph (2) applies again (so that time spent in providing services following receipt of the earlier notice does not count towards the new limit).</p></content></subparagraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>General exclusions</heading><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the exclusions in Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Specific exclusions</heading><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The services described in sub-paragraph (1) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advocacy;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted on behalf of the Secretary of State with a view to reaching a decision on a claim in respect of the rights mentioned in paragraph 30(1), except where regulations provide otherwise;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of making a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>services provided in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>any private law rights the individual may have (such as rights under employment law or the law of tort), or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>any claim for damages in relation to unlawful detention.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Definition</heading><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-priority-removal-notice">priority removal notice</term>” means a notice under section 20 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></subparagraph></hcontainer></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 9 of that Act (civil legal aid: general cases), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The powers conferred by subsection (2)(b) include power to amend paragraph 31ZA of Part 1 of Schedule 1 (immigration: recipients of priority removal notices) so as to alter the time limit applicable to the provision of services described in sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph (whether generally or in specified cases or circumstances).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision as to the operation of any overall time limit applicable to the provision of services described in paragraph 31ZA(1), including in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provision for determining the time available (not exceeding the overall time limit) for the provision of such services in any individual’s case, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provision as to the use that may, or must, be made of some or all of the time available.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In regulation 11(9) of the Civil Legal Aid (Merits Criteria) Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00005" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/104">S.I. 2013/104</ref>) (qualifying for civil legal services: cases in which merits criteria do not apply), at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in relation to any matter described in paragraph 31ZA of Schedule 1 to the Act (immigration: recipients of priority removal notices).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In regulation 5(1) of the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013 (<ref eId="c00006" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2013/480">S.I. 2013/480</ref>) (exceptions from requirement to make a determination in respect of an individual’s financial resources), omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (ka) and, after paragraph (l), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="uksi" ukl:TargetClass="secondary" ukl:TargetSubClass="regulation" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>civil legal services described in paragraph 31ZA of Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act (immigration: recipients of priority removal notices).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-late-evidence"><heading>Late evidence</heading><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Late provision of evidence in asylum or human rights claim: weight</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>evidence is provided late by a claimant in relation to an asylum claim or a human rights claim, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the evidence falls to be considered by a deciding authority for the purpose of determining—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-26-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the claim, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-26-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>where a decision in respect of the claim is the subject of a relevant appeal, the appeal.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Unless there are good reasons why the evidence was provided late, the deciding authority must, in considering it, have regard to the principle that minimal weight should be given to the evidence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), evidence is provided “late” by a claimant if it is within subsection <ref href="#section-26-4">(4)</ref> or <ref href="#section-26-5">(5)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is provided pursuant to an evidence notice served on the claimant under section 18(1), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is provided on or after the date specified in the notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Evidence is within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is provided pursuant to a priority removal notice served on the claimant under section 20 in support of the matters mentioned in subsection (3)(a)(i) of that section (reasons and grounds for application), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is provided on or after the PRN cut-off date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1)(b)(i) to determining a claim includes a reference to determining—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether to certify the claim under section 94(1) of the 2002 Act (unfounded claims);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether to accept or reject further submissions made by the claimant for the purposes of the immigration rules.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2002-act" eId="term-the-2002-act">the 2002 Act</term>” means the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-asylum-claim" eId="term-asylum-claim">asylum claim</term>” has the meaning given by section 113(1) of the 2002 Act;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-deciding-authority" eId="term-deciding-authority">deciding authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an immigration officer,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the First-tier Tribunal,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Upper Tribunal in the circumstances described in subsection (8), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prn-cut-off-date" eId="term-prn-cut-off-date">PRN cut-off date</term>” has the same meaning as in section 20;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-appeal" eId="term-relevant-appeal">relevant appeal</term>” means an appeal under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 82 of the 2002 Act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 2 of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The circumstances are when the Upper Tribunal is acting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>under section 12(2)(b)(ii) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Upper Tribunal re-making First-tier Tribunal decision on finding of error of law), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-8-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-26-8-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an expedited appeal within the meaning of section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-26-8-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an expedited related appeal within the meaning of section 24 that involves an asylum claim or a human rights claim.</p></content></level></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-appeals"><heading>Appeals</heading><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Accelerated detained appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-accelerated-detained-appeal" eId="term-accelerated-detained-appeal">accelerated detained appeal</term>” means a relevant appeal (see subsection <ref href="#section-27-6">(6)</ref>) brought—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>by a person who—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-27-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>was detained under a relevant detention provision (see subsection <ref href="#section-27-7">(7)</ref>) at the time at which they were given notice of the decision which is the subject of the appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-27-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>remains in detention under a relevant detention provision, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>against a decision that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-27-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is of a description prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-27-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>when made, was certified by the Secretary of State under this section.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may only certify a decision under this section if the Secretary of State considers that any relevant appeal brought in relation to the decision would likely be disposed of expeditiously.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that the following time limits apply in relation to an accelerated detained appeal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any notice of appeal must be given to the First-tier Tribunal not later than 5 working days after the date on which the appellant was given notice of the decision against which the appeal is brought;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the First-tier Tribunal must make a decision on the appeal, and give notice of that decision to the parties, not later than 25 working days after the date on which the appellant gave notice of appeal to the tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any application (whether to the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal) for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal must be determined by the tribunal concerned not later than 20 working days after the date on which the applicant was given notice of the First-tier Tribunal’s decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A relevant appeal ceases to be an accelerated detained appeal on the appellant being released from detention under any relevant detention provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must secure that the First-tier Tribunal or (as the case may be) the Upper Tribunal may, if it is satisfied that it is the only way to secure that justice is done in a particular case, order that a relevant appeal is to cease to be an accelerated detained appeal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a “relevant appeal” is an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal under any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 82(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (appeals in respect of protection and human rights claims);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 40A of the British Nationality Act 1981 (appeal against deprivation of citizenship);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Immigration (Citizens’ Rights Appeals) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00007" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/61">S.I. 2020/61</ref>) (appeal rights in respect of EU citizens’ rights immigration decisions etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulation 36 of the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 (<ref eId="c00008" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1052">S.I. 2016/1052</ref>) (appeals against EEA decisions) as it continues to have effect following its revocation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, a “relevant detention provision” is any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 16(1), (1A) or (2) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (detention of persons liable to examination or removal);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 2(1), (2) or (3) of Schedule 3 to that Act (detention pending deportation);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 62 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (detention of persons liable to examination or removal);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 36(1) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (detention pending deportation).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-working-day" eId="term-working-day">working day</term>” means any day except—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Saturday or Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or 26 to 31 December, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any day that is a bank holiday under section 1 of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom where the appellant concerned is detained.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to negative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Claims certified as clearly unfounded: removal of right of appeal</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In section 92 (place from which an appeal may be brought or continued)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in each of subsections (2)(a) and (3)(a), for “94(1) or (7) (claim clearly unfounded or removal to a safe third country)” substitute <quotedText>“94(7) (removal to a safe country)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in each of subsections (6) and (8), for “94(1) or (7)” substitute <quotedText>“94(7)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 94 (appeal from within the United Kingdom: unfounded human rights or protection claim)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>A person may not bring an appeal under section 82 against a decision if the claim to which the decision relates has been certified under subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (4), for “Those States” substitute <quotedText>“The States”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading substitute <quotedText>“Certification of human rights or protection claims as unfounded or removal to safe country”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The amendments made by this section do not apply in relation to a protection claim or human rights claim that was certified by the Secretary of State under section 94(1) before the coming into force of this section.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-removal-to-safe-third-country"><heading>Removal to safe third country</heading><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Removal of asylum seeker to safe country</heading><intro><p>Schedule 4 makes amendments to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 77 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (no removal while claim for asylum pending), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (removal of asylum seeker to safe country).</p></content></level></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-interpretation-of-refugee-convention"><heading>Interpretation of Refugee Convention</heading><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Refugee Convention: general</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following sections apply for the purposes of the determination by any person, court or tribunal whether a person (referred to in those sections as an “asylum seeker”) is a refugee within the meaning of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 31 (persecution);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 32 (well-founded fear);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 33 (reasons for persecution);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 34 (protection from persecution);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 35 (internal relocation).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 36 applies for the purposes of the determination by any person, court or tribunal whether the provisions of the Refugee Convention do not apply to a person as a result of Article 1(F) of that Convention (disapplication of Convention to serious criminals etc).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Section 37 applies for the purposes of the determination by any person, court or tribunal whether Article 31(1) of the Refugee Convention (immunity from certain penalties) applies in relation to a person who is a refugee within the meaning of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Refugee or Person in Need of International Protection (Qualification) Regulations 2006 (<ref eId="c00009" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2006/2525">S.I. 2006/2525</ref>) are revoked.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsections (1) and (2), and sections 31 to 36, apply only in relation to a determination relating to a claim for asylum where the claim was made on or after the day on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (5), a claim for asylum includes a claim, in any form or to any person, which falls to be determined as mentioned in subsection (1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Article 1(A)(2): persecution</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention, persecution can be committed by any of the following (referred to in this Part as “<term refersTo="#term-actors-of-persecution" eId="term-actors-of-persecution">actors of persecution</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the State,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any party or organisation controlling the State or a substantial part of the territory of the State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>any non-State actor, if it can be demonstrated that the actors mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b), including any international organisation, are unable or unwilling to provide reasonable protection against persecution.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of that Article, the persecution must be—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sufficiently serious by its nature or repetition as to constitute a severe violation of a basic human right, in particular a right from which derogation cannot be made under Article 15 of the Human Rights Convention, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an accumulation of various measures, including a violation of a human right, which is sufficiently severe as to affect an individual in a similar manner as specified in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The persecution may, for example, take the form of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an act of physical or mental violence, including an act of sexual violence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a legal, administrative, police or judicial measure which in itself is discriminatory or which is implemented in a discriminatory manner;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>prosecution or punishment which is disproportionate or discriminatory;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>denial of judicial redress resulting in a disproportionate or discriminatory punishment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>prosecution or punishment for refusal to perform military service in a conflict, where performing military service would include crimes or acts as described in Article 1(F) of the Refugee Convention (on which, see section 36).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Article 1(A)(2): well-founded fear</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In deciding for the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention whether an asylum seeker’s fear of persecution is well-founded, the following approach is to be taken.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The decision-maker must first determine, on the balance of probabilities—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the asylum seeker has a characteristic which could cause them to fear persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion (or has such a characteristic attributed to them by an actor of persecution), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the asylum seeker does in fact fear such persecution in their country of nationality (or in a case where they do not have a nationality, the country of their former habitual residence) as a result of that characteristic.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>(See also section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (asylum claims etc: behaviour damaging to claimant’s credibility).)</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (4) applies if the decision-maker finds that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the asylum seeker has a characteristic mentioned in subsection (2)(a) (or has such a characteristic attributed to them), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the asylum seeker fears persecution as mentioned in subsection (2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The decision-maker must determine whether there is a reasonable likelihood that, if the asylum seeker were returned to their country of nationality (or in a case where they do not have a nationality, the country of their former habitual residence)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they would be persecuted as a result of the characteristic mentioned in subsection (2)(a), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they would not be protected as mentioned in section 34.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The determination under subsection (4) must also include a consideration of the matter mentioned in section 35 (internal relocation).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Article 1(A)(2): reasons for persecution</heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the concept of race may include consideration of matters such as a person’s colour, descent or membership of a particular ethnic group;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the concept of religion may include consideration of matters such as—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the holding of theistic, non-theistic or atheistic beliefs,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the participation in formal worship in private or public, either alone or in community with others, or the abstention from such worship,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>other religious acts or expressions of view, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-33-1-b-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>forms of personal or communal conduct based on or mandated by any religious belief;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the concept of nationality is not confined to citizenship (or lack of citizenship) but may include consideration of matters such as membership of a group determined by its cultural, ethnic or linguistic identity, common geographical or political origins or its relationship with the population of another State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the concept of political opinion includes the holding of an opinion, thought or belief on a matter related to a potential actor of persecution and to its policies or methods, whether or not the person holding that opinion, thought or belief has acted upon it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A group forms a particular social group for the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention only if it meets both of the following conditions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The first condition is that members of the group share—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an innate characteristic,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a common background that cannot be changed, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a characteristic or belief that is so fundamental to identity or conscience that a person should not be forced to renounce it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second condition is that the group has a distinct identity in the relevant country because it is perceived as being different by the surrounding society.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A particular social group may include a group based on a common characteristic of sexual orientation, but for these purposes sexual orientation does not include acts that are criminal in any part of the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Article 1(A)(2): protection from persecution</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention, protection from persecution can be provided by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the State, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any party or organisation, including any international organisation, controlling the State or a substantial part of the territory of the State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An asylum seeker is to be taken to be able to avail themselves of protection from persecution if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the State, party or organisation mentioned in subsection (1) takes reasonable steps to prevent the persecution by operating an effective legal system for the detection, prosecution and punishment of acts constituting persecution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the asylum seeker is able to access the protection.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Article 1(A)(2): internal relocation</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An asylum seeker is not to be taken to be a refugee for the purposes of Article 1(A)(2) of the Refugee Convention if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they would not have a well-founded fear of being persecuted in a part of their country of nationality (or in a case where they do not have a nationality, the country of their former habitual residence), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they can reasonably be expected to travel to and remain in that part of the country.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In considering whether an asylum seeker can reasonably be expected to travel to and remain in a part of a country, a decision-maker—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-35-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the general circumstances prevailing in that part of the country, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-35-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the personal circumstances of the asylum seeker;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must disregard any technical obstacles relating to travel to that part of that country.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Article 1(F): disapplication of Convention in case of serious crime etc</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person has committed a crime for the purposes of Article 1(F)(a) or (b) of the Refugee Convention if they have instigated or otherwise participated in the commission of the crimes specified in those provisions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In Article 1(F)(b), the reference to a serious non-political crime includes a particularly cruel action, even if it is committed with an allegedly political objective.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In that Article, the reference to a crime being committed by a person outside the country of refuge prior to their admission to that country as a refugee includes a crime committed by that person at any time up to and including the day on which they are issued with a relevant biometric immigration document by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3), a relevant biometric immigration document is a document that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>records biometric information (as defined in section 15(1A) of the UK Borders Act 2007), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is evidence of leave to remain in the United Kingdom granted to a person as a result of their refugee status.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Article 31(1): immunity from penalties</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A refugee is not to be taken to have come to the United Kingdom directly from a country where their life or freedom was threatened if, in coming from that country, they stopped in another country outside the United Kingdom, unless they can show that they could not reasonably be expected to have sought protection under the Refugee Convention in that country.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A refugee is not to be taken to have presented themselves without delay to the authorities unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of a person who became a refugee while they were outside the United Kingdom, they made a claim for asylum as soon as reasonably practicable after their arrival in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in the case of a person who became a refugee while they were in the United Kingdom—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-37-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>if their presence in the United Kingdom was lawful at that time, they made a claim for asylum before the time when their presence in the United Kingdom became unlawful;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-37-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if their presence in the United Kingdom was unlawful at that time, they made a claim for asylum as soon as reasonably practicable after they became aware of their need for protection under the Refugee Convention.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), a person’s presence in the United Kingdom is unlawful if they require leave to enter or remain and do not have it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A penalty is not to be taken as having been imposed on account of a refugee’s illegal entry or presence in the United Kingdom where the penalty relates to anything done by the refugee in the course of an attempt to leave the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 31 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (defences based on Art.31(1) of the Refugee Convention)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2), for “have expected to be given” substitute <quotedText>“be expected to have sought”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><content><p>But this section does not apply to an offence committed by a refugee in the course of an attempt to leave the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-claim-for-asylum" eId="term-claim-for-asylum">claim for asylum</term>” means a claim that it would be contrary to the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention for the claimant to be removed from, or required to leave, the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-country" eId="term-country">country</term>” includes any territory;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-refugee" eId="term-refugee">refugee</term>” has the same meaning as in the Refugee Convention.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Article 33(2): particularly serious crime</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 72 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (serious criminal) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1), for “protection” substitute <quotedText>“prohibition of expulsion or return”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “shall be presumed to have been” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “and to constitute a danger to the community of the United Kingdom”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “two years” substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-38-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “shall be presumed to have been” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-38-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “and to constitute a danger to the community of the United Kingdom”;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for “two years” substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “two years” substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4), in the words before paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “shall be presumed to have been” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “and to constitute a danger to the community of the United Kingdom”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5A)</num><content><p>A person convicted by a final judgment of a particularly serious crime (whether within or outside the United Kingdom) is to be presumed to constitute a danger to the community of the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), for “(2), (3) or (4)” substitute <quotedText>“(5A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), for “(2), (3) or (4)” substitute <quotedText>“(5A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (8), for “mentioned in subsection (6)” substitute <quotedText>“under subsection (5A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (9)(b), for “presumptions under subsection (2), (3) or (4) apply” substitute <quotedText>“a presumption under subsection (5A) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (10)(b), for “presumptions under subsections (2), (3) or (4) apply” substitute <quotedText>“a presumption under subsection (5A) applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-12"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In subsection (11)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the opening words, for “two years” substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (ia), for “two years”, in both places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (iii), for “two years” substitute <quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>The amendments made by this section apply only in relation to a person convicted on or after the date on which this section comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-interpretation"><heading>Interpretation</heading><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Interpretation of Part 2</heading><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-human-rights-claim" eId="term-human-rights-claim">human rights claim</term>” has the meaning given by section 113 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-human-rights-convention" eId="term-human-rights-convention">Human Rights Convention</term>” means the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms agreed by the Council of Europe at Rome on 4 November 1950 as it has effect for the time being in relation to the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-officer" eId="term-immigration-officer">immigration officer</term>” means a person appointed by the Secretary of State as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-rules" eId="term-immigration-rules">immigration rules</term>” means rules under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-refugee-convention" eId="term-refugee-convention">Refugee Convention</term>” means the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees done at Geneva on 28 July 1951 and its Protocol;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protection-claim" eId="term-protection-claim">protection claim</term>” has the meaning given by section 82(2) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.</p></content></hcontainer></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Immigration Control</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-immigration-offences-and-penalties"><heading>Immigration offences and penalties</heading><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Illegal entry and similar offences</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Immigration Act 1971 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 24 (illegal entry and similar offences), before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d28e6101"><num>A1</num><content><p>A person who knowingly enters the United Kingdom in breach of a deportation order commits an offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e6107"><num>B1</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires leave to enter the United Kingdom under this Act, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>knowingly enters the United Kingdom without such leave,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>commits an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>C1</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has only a limited leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>knowingly remains beyond the time limited by the leave,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>commits an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>D1</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires entry clearance under the immigration rules, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>knowingly arrives in the United Kingdom without a valid entry clearance,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>commits an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d28e6167"><num>E1</num><intro><p>A person who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is required under immigration rules not to travel to the United Kingdom without an ETA that is valid for the person’s journey to the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>knowingly arrives in the United Kingdom without such an ETA,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>commits an offence.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>F1</num><intro><p>A person who commits an offence under any of subsections <ref href="#d28e6101">(A1)</ref> to <ref href="#d28e6167">(E1)</ref> is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d28e6199"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine (or both);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on summary conviction in Scotland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>on summary conviction in Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum (or both);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>on conviction on indictment—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for an offence under subsection <ref href="#d28e6101">(A1)</ref>, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years or a fine (or both);</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for an offence under any of subsections <ref href="#d28e6107">(B1)</ref> to <ref href="#d28e6167">(E1)</ref>, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years or a fine (or both).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>G1</num><content><p>In relation to an offence committed before paragraph 24(2) of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 comes into force, the reference in subsection <ref href="#d28e6199">(F1)(a)</ref> to 12 months is to be read as a reference to six months.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In that section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), for the words from “either” to the end, substitute <quotedText>“fails to observe a condition of the leave;”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1A), for “subsection (1)(b)(i)” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (C1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for “subsection (1)(a) and (c)” substitute <quotedText>“subsections (A1), (B1), (D1), (E1) and (1)(c)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>in subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-40-3-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>in the words before paragraph (a), for “against subsection (1)(a)” substitute <quotedText>“under subsection (B1)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-40-3-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in paragraph (b), omit the words from the first “if” to the end.</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for an offence under subsection (D1) above of arriving in the United Kingdom without a valid entry clearance—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any document attached to a passport or other travel document purporting to have been issued by the Secretary of State for the purposes of providing evidence of entry clearance for a particular period is to be presumed to have been duly so issued unless the contrary is proved;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proof that a person had a valid entry clearance is to lie on the defence.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 25 (assisting unlawful immigration), in subsection (2)(a), after “enter” insert <quotedText>“or arrive in”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 28B (search and arrest by warrant), in subsection (5), for “24(1)(a), (b)” substitute <quotedText>“24(A1), (B1), (C1), (D1), (E1) or (1)(b)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 28D (entry and search of premises), in subsection (4), for “24(1)(a), (b)” substitute <quotedText>“24(A1), (B1), (C1), (D1), (E1) or (1)(b)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 28FA (search for personnel records: warrant unnecessary), in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “24(1)” substitute <quotedText>“24”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c), for “24(1)” substitute <quotedText>“24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in section 129(1) (duty on local authority to disclose information on suspected immigration offences), in paragraph (a), for “24(1)(a), (b), (c), (e)” substitute <quotedText>“24(A1), (B1), (C1), (D1), (E1) or (1)(b), (c)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in section 134(1) (duty on employer to disclose information on suspected immigration offences), in paragraph (a), for “24(1)(a), (b), (c), (e)” substitute <quotedText>“24(A1), (B1), (C1), (D1), (E1) or (1)(b), (c)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In section 133(7) of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (conditions), for “any provision of section 24(1)” substitute <quotedText>“section 24”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Assisting unlawful immigration or asylum seeker</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Immigration Act 1971 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 25(6)(a) (assisting unlawful immigration to member State or the United Kingdom: penalties) for “imprisonment for a term not exceeding 14 years” substitute <quotedText>“imprisonment for life”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>In section 25A(1)(a) (helping asylum seeker to enter United Kingdom) omit “and for gain”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>Before section 25C insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25BA</num><heading>Facilitation offences: application to rescuers</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person does not commit a facilitation offence if the act of facilitation was an act done by or on behalf of, or co-ordinated by—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty’s Coastguard, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an overseas maritime search and rescue authority exercising similar functions to those of Her Majesty’s Coastguard.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for a facilitation offence, it is a defence for the person charged with the offence to show that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the assisted individual had been in danger or distress at sea, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the act of facilitation was an act of providing assistance to the individual at any time between—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the time when the assisted individual was first in danger or distress at sea, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the time when the assisted individual was delivered to a place of safety on land.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (2), the following are not to be treated as an act of providing assistance—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the act of delivering the assisted individual to the United Kingdom in circumstances where—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the United Kingdom was not the nearest place of safety on land to which the assisted individual could have been delivered, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the person charged with the offence did not have a good reason for delivering the assisted individual to the United Kingdom instead of to a nearer place of safety on land;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the act of steering a ship in circumstances where the person charged with the offence was on the same ship as the assisted individual at the time when the individual was first in danger or distress at sea.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person is taken to have shown a fact mentioned in subsection (2) if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sufficient evidence of the fact is adduced to raise an issue with respect to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the contrary is not proved beyond reasonable doubt.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“act of facilitation”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25 (assisting unlawful immigration), means the act mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25A (helping asylum-seeker to enter the UK), means the act of facilitating the arrival (or attempted arrival) in, or entry (or attempted entry) into, the United Kingdom of an individual, as mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25B(1) (facilitating breach of deportation order), means the act mentioned in subsection (1)(a) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25B(3) (assisting entry to UK in breach of an exclusion order), means the act mentioned in subsection (3)(a) of that section;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“assisted individual”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25, means the individual whose breach (or attempted breach) of immigration law is facilitated by the act of facilitation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25A, means the individual whose arrival (or attempted arrival) in, or entry (or attempted entry) into, the United Kingdom is facilitated by the act of facilitation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25B(1), means the individual whose breach (or attempted breach) of a deportation order is facilitated by the act of facilitation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to an offence under section 25B(3), means the individual who is assisted to arrive in, enter or remain (or to attempt to arrive in, enter or remain) in the United Kingdom by the act of facilitation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-facilitation-offence">facilitation offence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an offence under section 25 (assisting unlawful immigration),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an offence under section 25A (helping asylum-seeker to enter the United Kingdom), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an offence under section 25B (assisting entry to the United Kingdom in breach of deportation or exclusion order) to the extent that the section continues to apply by virtue of regulation 5(7) of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00010" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1309">S.I. 2020/1309</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ship">ship</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>every description of vessel (including a hovercraft), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other structure (whether with or without means of propulsion) constructed or used to carry persons, goods, plant or machinery by water.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>25BB</num><heading>Facilitation offences: defences relating to stowaways</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for a facilitation offence brought against a master of a ship, it is a defence for the master to show—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the assisted individual was a stowaway when the act of facilitation took place, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>that the master, or a person acting on the master’s behalf, reported the presence of the assisted individual on the ship to the Secretary of State or an immigration officer—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in a case where the ship was scheduled to go to the United Kingdom, as soon as reasonably practicable after the time when the ship’s next scheduled port of call became a port in the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in a case where the ship was not scheduled to go to the United Kingdom but the master of the ship decided that the ship needed to go to the United Kingdom (whether for reasons relating to the presence of the assisted individual on board or for other reasons), as soon as reasonably practicable after the master made that decision.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In proceedings for a facilitation offence, it is a defence for the person charged with the offence to show—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the assisted individual was a stowaway when the act of facilitation took place,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that they were acting to ensure the security, general health, welfare or safety of the assisted individual, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>that they had reported the presence of the assisted individual to the master of the ship as soon as reasonably practicable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A person is taken to have shown a fact mentioned in subsection (1) or (2) if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>sufficient evidence of the fact is adduced to raise an issue with respect to it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the contrary is not proved beyond reasonable doubt.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, an individual is a stowaway on a ship if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they boarded the ship without the knowledge of the master of the ship, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the master was not aware of their presence on the ship when the ship departed from the port where the individual boarded.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>But an individual ceases to be a stowaway if, after the master of the ship has become aware of their presence on the ship, the individual is given permission to leave the ship by the immigration authorities of a country that the ship arrives at (whether or not they do in fact leave the ship there).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-act-of-facilitation">act of facilitation</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-assisted-individual">assisted individual</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-facilitation-offence">facilitation offence</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-ship">ship</term>” have the same meanings as in section 25BA.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Penalty for failure to secure goods vehicle</heading><content><p>Schedule 5 amends the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 to make provision for the imposition of a penalty for failure adequately to secure a goods vehicle against unauthorised access and other related matters.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-working-in-united-kingdom-waters-arrival-and-entry"><heading>Working in United Kingdom waters: arrival and entry</heading><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Working in United Kingdom waters: arrival and entry</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 11 of the Immigration Act 1971 (construction of references to entry etc) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>11A</num><heading>Working in United Kingdom waters</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An “offshore worker” is a person who arrives in United Kingdom waters—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purpose of undertaking work in those waters, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>without first entering the United Kingdom (see, in particular, section 11(1)).</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>But see subsection <ref href="#d28e6862">(6)</ref>.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>An offshore worker arrives in the United Kingdom for the purposes of this Act when they arrive in United Kingdom waters as mentioned in subsection (1)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>An offshore worker enters the United Kingdom for the purposes of this Act when they commence working in United Kingdom waters.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>Any reference in, or in a provision made under, the Immigration Acts to a person arriving in or entering the United Kingdom, however expressed, is to be read as including a reference to an offshore worker arriving in or entering the United Kingdom as provided for in subsection (2) or (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>References in this section to work, or to a person working, are to be read in accordance with section 24B(10).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e6862"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person is not an offshore worker if they arrive in United Kingdom waters while working as a member of the crew of a ship that is—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>exercising the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea or the right of transit passage through straits used for international navigation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>passing through United Kingdom waters from non-UK waters to a place in the United Kingdom or vice versa.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of any provision of, or made under, the Immigration Acts, a person working in United Kingdom waters who, in connection with that work, temporarily enters non-UK waters is not to be treated by virtue of doing so as leaving, or being outside, the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-non-uk-waters">non-UK waters</term>” means the sea beyond the seaward limits of the territorial sea;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“right of innocent passage”, “right of transit passage” and “straits used for international navigation” are to be read in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (Cmnd 8941) and any modifications of that Convention agreed after the passing of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 that have entered into force in relation to the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-territorial-sea">the territorial sea</term>” means the territorial sea adjacent to the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” means the sea and other waters within the seaward limits of the territorial sea.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>11B</num><heading>Offshore workers: requirements to notify arrival and entry dates etc</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for and in connection with requiring—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an offshore worker, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if an offshore worker has one, their sponsor;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to give notice to the Secretary of State or an immigration officer of the dates on which the offshore worker arrives in, enters and leaves the United Kingdom.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make provision for the failure of an offshore worker to comply with a requirement imposed under the regulations to be a ground for—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the cancellation or variation of their leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>refusing them leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The failure of an offshore worker’s sponsor to comply with a requirement imposed under the regulations may be taken into account by the Secretary of State when operating immigration skills arrangements made with the sponsor.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are to be made by statutory instrument;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different cases;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may make incidental, supplementary, consequential, transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-offshore-worker">offshore worker</term>” has the same meaning as in section 11A;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person is an offshore worker’s “sponsor” if they have made immigration skills arrangements with the Secretary of State in relation to the offshore worker;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-skills-arrangements">immigration skills arrangements</term>” has the meaning given by section 70A(2) of the Immigration Act 2014.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Schedule 6 makes consequential and related amendments.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-enforcement"><heading>Enforcement</heading><section eId="section-44"><num>44</num><heading>Power to search container unloaded from ship or aircraft</heading><subsection eId="section-44-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Immigration Act 1971 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In sub-paragraph (5) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 (powers to search ship or aircraft etc), after “vehicle” insert <quotedText>“or container”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of searching a container under sub-paragraph (5), an immigration officer may direct any person who has control of the container to deliver the container to a place specified by the immigration officer.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>In this paragraph, “<term refersTo="#term-container">container</term>” has the same meaning as in the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (see section 1(1) of that Act).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-44-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 26(1) (general offences in connection with administration of Act), after paragraph (g) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(h)</num><content><p>if, without reasonable excuse, the person fails to comply with a direction under paragraph 1(6) of Schedule 2 (direction to move a container for purposes of a search).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-45"><num>45</num><heading>Maritime enforcement</heading><content><p>Schedule 7 contains amendments to Part 3A of the Immigration Act 1971 (maritime enforcement).</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-removals"><heading>Removals</heading><section eId="section-46"><num>46</num><heading>Removals: notice requirements</heading><subsection eId="section-46-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 10 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (removal of persons unlawfully in the United Kingdom) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (6).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “may be removed” substitute <quotedText>“is liable to removal”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “under the authority of the Secretary of State or an immigration officer”.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (2) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) is liable to removal, or has been removed, from the United Kingdom under this section, a member of P’s family who meets the following three conditions is also liable to removal from the United Kingdom, provided that the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the family member written notice of the fact that they are liable to removal.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6A)</num><content><p>A person who is liable to removal from the United Kingdom under this section may be removed only under the authority of the Secretary of State or an immigration officer and in accordance with sections 10A to 10E.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (7), for “subsection (1) or (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In subsection (10)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this section”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-46-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (b), at the end insert <quotedText>“or sections 10A to 10E”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>After that section insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>10A</num><heading>Removal: general notice requirements</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a person who is liable to removal under section 10; but see sections 10C to 10E for the circumstances in which such a person may be removed otherwise than in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The person may be removed if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a notice of intention to remove (see subsection (3)), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a notice of departure details (see subsection (4)), and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any notice period has expired.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e7265"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of intention to remove is a written notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states that the person is to be removed,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sets out the notice period, (see subsection (7)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e7289"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A notice of departure details under this section is a written notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states the date on which the person is to be removed,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed and any stops that are expected to be made on the way to that destination, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if subsection (6) applies, sets out the notice period (see subsection (7)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The notice of intention to remove and the notice of departure details may be combined.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies if the notice of departure details states, under subsection (4)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a destination which is different to the destination stated under subsection (3)(c) in the notice of intention to remove, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any stops that were not stated in the notice of intention to remove, other than a stop in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a country that is for the time being specified in Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e7349"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The notice period must be no shorter than the period of five working days beginning with the day after the day on which the person is given the notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>At any time before the person is removed, the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may replace a notice of departure details under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section is subject to section 10B (failed removals).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-working-day">working day</term>” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 in the part of the United Kingdom where the person is when they are given the notice.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>10B</num><heading>Failed removals</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where as a result of matters reasonably beyond the control of the Secretary of State, such as—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>adverse weather conditions,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>technical faults or other issues causing delays to transport, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>disruption by the person to be removed or others,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>a person is not removed from the United Kingdom on the date stated in a notice of departure details under section 10A (“the original notice”).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The person may be removed from the United Kingdom if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person a notice of departure details (see subsection (3)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they are removed before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the date stated in the original notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of departure details under this section is a written notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states the date on which the person is to be removed, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed and any stops that are expected to be made on the way to that destination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But this section does not apply if the notice under subsection (3) states, under subsection (3)(b)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a destination which is different to the destination stated in the original notice, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>any stops that were not stated in the original notice, other than a stop in—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a country that is for the time being specified in Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>At any time before the person is removed, the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may replace a notice of departure details under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>10C</num><heading>Removal: notice requirements in port cases</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a person who is liable to removal under section 10 if the person was refused leave to enter upon their arrival in the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The person may be removed if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person a notice of departure details under this section which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>states the date on which the person is to be removed, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed and any stops that are expected to be made on the way to that destination, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the date stated under paragraph (a)(i) is a date before the end of the period of seven days beginning with the day after the day on which the person was refused leave to enter.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>At any time before the person is removed, the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may replace a notice of departure details under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>10D</num><heading>Removal: PRN recipients</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to a person who is liable to removal under section 10 and is a PRN recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the person does not make a protection claim or a human rights claim before the PRN cut-off date, the person may be removed from the United Kingdom if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person a notice of departure details (see subsection (4)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they are removed before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day after the PRN cut-off date.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If the PRN recipient makes a protection claim or a human rights claim, the person may be removed from the United Kingdom if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person a notice of departure details (see subsection (4)),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>their appeal rights are exhausted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>they are removed before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day after the date on which their appeal rights are exhausted;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and for the purposes of this subsection, whether a PRN recipient’s appeal rights are exhausted is to be determined in accordance with section 21(3) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (and see, in particular, section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A notice of departure details under this section is a written notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states the date on which the person is to be removed,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed and any stops that are expected to be made on the way to that destination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>But this section does not apply unless the priority removal notice stated—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a destination to which the person is to be removed which is the same as the destination stated in the notice of departure details under subsection (4)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stops, other than stops falling within subsection (6), that are expected to be made on the way to that destination which are the same as those stated in the notice of departure details under subsection (4)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A stop falls within this subsection if it is a stop in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a country that is for the time being specified in Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>At any time before the person is removed, the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may replace a notice of departure details under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section and section 10E—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-priority-removal-notice">priority removal notice</term>”, “<term refersTo="#term-prn-cut-off-date">PRN cut-off date</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-prn-recipient">PRN recipient</term>” have the same meaning as in section 20 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protection-claim">protection claim</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-human-rights-claim">human rights claim</term>” have the same meaning as in Part 5 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section><num>10E</num><heading>Removal: judicial review</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a person (whether or not they are a PRN recipient) who is liable to removal under section 10 where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has made an application for judicial review or (in Scotland) an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session, relating to their removal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a court or tribunal has made a decision the effect of which is that the person may be removed from the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The person may be removed from the United Kingdom if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State or an immigration officer has given the person a notice of departure details (see subsection (3)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they are removed before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the day after the day on which the court or tribunal made the decision mentioned in subsection (1)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A notice of departure details under this section is a written notice which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>states the date on which the person is to be removed,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>states the destination to which the person is to be removed and any stops that are expected to be made on the way to that destination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But this section does not apply unless the person has received a priority removal notice or a notice of intention to remove under section 10A(3) which stated—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a destination to which the person is to be removed which is the same as the destination stated in the notice of departure details under subsection (3)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stops, other than stops falling within subsection (5), that are expected to be made on the way to that destination which are the same as those stated in the notice of departure details under subsection (3)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A stop falls within this subsection if it is a stop in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a country that is for the time being specified in Part 2 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>At any time before the person is removed, the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may replace a notice of departure details under this section.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-46-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 (immigration bail), in paragraph 3(4) (bail not to be granted to person subject to removal directions without consent of Secretary of State), in paragraph (b) for “14” substitute <quotedText>“21”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-47"><num>47</num><heading>Prisoners liable to removal from the United Kingdom</heading><subsection eId="section-47-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 260 (early removal of prisoners liable to removal from the United Kingdom) is amended as set out in subsections (3) to (8).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsections (1) to (2B) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where a fixed-term prisoner is liable to removal from the United Kingdom, the Secretary of State may remove the prisoner from prison under this section at any time after the prisoner has served the minimum pre-removal custodial period (whether or not the Board has directed the prisoner’s release under this Chapter).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The minimum pre-removal custodial period is the longer of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>one half of the requisite custodial period, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the requisite custodial period less one year.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2C), for “Subsections (1) and (2A) do” substitute <quotedText>“Subsection (1) does”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for paragraph (b) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>so long as remaining in the United Kingdom, and in the event of a return to the United Kingdom after removal, is liable to be detained in pursuance of his sentence.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>Where a person has been removed from prison under this section, a day on which the person has not spent any part of the day in prison or otherwise detained in pursuance of their sentence is not, unless the Secretary of State otherwise directs, to be included—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when determining for the purposes of any provision of this Chapter how much of their sentence they have (or would have) served, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when determining for the purposes of section 244ZC(2), 244A(2)(b) or 246A(4)(b) the date of an anniversary of a disposal of a reference of the person’s case to the Board (so that the anniversary is treated as falling <i>x</i> days after the actual anniversary, where <i>x</i> is the number of days on which the person has not spent any part of the day in prison or otherwise detained in pursuance of their sentence).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>Where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before a prisoner’s removal from prison under this section their case had been referred to the Board under section 244ZB(3), 244ZC(2), 244A(2) or 246A(4), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person is removed from the United Kingdom before the Board has disposed of the reference,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the reference lapses upon the person’s removal from the United Kingdom (and paragraph 8 of Schedule 19B applies in the event of their return).</p></wrapUp></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>amend the fraction for the time being specified in subsection (2)(a);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>amend the time period for the time being specified in subsection (2)(b).</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>For section 261 substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>261</num><heading>Removal under section 260 and subsequent return to UK: effect on sentence</heading><intro><p>Where a person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been removed from prison under section 260 on or after the day on which section 47 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 came into force,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been removed from the United Kingdom following that removal from prison, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>returns to the United Kingdom,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>this Chapter applies to the person with the modifications set out in Schedule 19B.</p></wrapUp></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In section 263 (concurrent terms), after subsection (2), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Where this section applies, nothing in section 260 authorises the Secretary of State to remove the offender from prison in respect of any of the terms unless and until that section authorises the Secretary of State to do so in respect of each of the others.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-47-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>After Schedule 19A, insert the Schedule 19B set out in Schedule 8.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-immigration-bail"><heading>Immigration bail</heading><section eId="section-48"><num>48</num><heading>Matters relevant to decisions relating to immigration bail</heading><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 (matters to be taken into account in making decision on immigration bail), for the “and” at the end of paragraph (e) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(ea)</num><intro><p>whether the person has failed without reasonable excuse to cooperate with any process—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>for determining whether the person requires or should be granted leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>for determining the period for which the person should be granted such leave and any conditions to which it should be subject,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>for determining whether the person’s leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom should be varied, curtailed, suspended or cancelled,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>for determining whether the person should be removed from the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(v)</num><content><p>for removing the person from the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Age Assessments</heading><section eId="section-49"><num>49</num><heading>Interpretation of Part etc</heading><subsection eId="section-49-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-age-disputed-person" eId="term-age-disputed-person">age-disputed person</term>” means a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who requires leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom (whether or not such leave has been given), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-49-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in relation to whom—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-49-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a local authority,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-49-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>a public authority specified in regulations under section 50(1)(b), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-49-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>has insufficient evidence to be sure of their age.</p></wrapUp></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-49-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-decision-maker" eId="term-decision-maker">decision-maker</term>” means a person who conducts an age assessment under section 50 or 51;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated-person" eId="term-designated-person">designated person</term>” means an official of the Secretary of State who is designated by the Secretary of State to conduct age assessments under section 50 or 51;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-functions" eId="term-immigration-functions">immigration functions</term>” means functions exercisable by virtue of the Immigration Acts;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-officer" eId="term-immigration-officer">immigration officer</term>” means a person appointed by the Secretary of State as an immigration officer under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“local authority”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, means a local authority within the meaning of the Children Act 1989 (see section 105(1) of that Act),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, means a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to Northern Ireland, means a Health and Social Care trust established under Article 10 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (<ref eId="c00011" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1991/194">S.I. 1991/194 (N.I. 1)</ref>);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means a public authority within the meaning of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998, other than a court or tribunal;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified-scientific-method" eId="term-specified-scientific-method">specified scientific method</term>” means a method used for assessing a person’s age which is specified in regulations under section 52(1).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-49-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this Part, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-childrens-legislation" eId="term-relevant-childrens-legislation">relevant children’s legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-49-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a local authority in England, any provision of or made under Part 3, 4 or 5 of the Children Act 1989 (support for children and families; care and supervision; protection of children);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-49-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a local authority in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, any statutory provision (including a provision passed or made after the coming into force of this Part) that confers a corresponding function on such an authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-49-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-function" eId="term-corresponding-function">corresponding function</term>” means a function that corresponds to a function conferred on a local authority in England by or under Part 3, 4 or 5 of the Children Act 1989;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-provision" eId="term-statutory-provision">statutory provision</term>” means a provision made by or under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-49-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 94 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (support for asylum-seekers: interpretation), for subsection (7) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>For further provision as to the conduct of age assessments, which applies for the purposes of this Part, see Part 4 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-50"><num>50</num><heading>Persons subject to immigration control: referral or assessment by local authority etc</heading><subsection eId="section-50-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following authorities may refer an age-disputed person to a designated person for an age assessment under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a public authority specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Subsections (3) and (4) apply where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority needs to know the age of an age-disputed person for the purposes of deciding whether or how to exercise any of its functions under relevant children’s legislation in relation to the person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State notifies a local authority in writing that the Secretary of State doubts that an age-disputed person in relation to whom the local authority has exercised or may exercise functions under relevant children’s legislation is the age that they claim (or are claimed) to be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The local authority must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>refer the age-disputed person to a designated person for an age assessment under this section,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conduct an age assessment on the age-disputed person itself and inform the Secretary of State in writing of the result of its assessment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>inform the Secretary of State in writing that it is satisfied that the person is the age they claim (or are claimed) to be, without the need for an age assessment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where a local authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conducts an age assessment itself, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>informs the Secretary of State that it is satisfied that an age-disputed person is the age they claim (or are claimed) to be,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>it must, on request from the Secretary of State, provide the Secretary of State with such evidence as the Secretary of State reasonably requires for the Secretary of State to consider the local authority’s decision under subsection (3)(b) or (c).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where a local authority refers an age-disputed person to a designated person for an age assessment under subsection (1) or (3)(a), the local authority must provide any assistance that the designated person reasonably requires from the authority for the purposes of conducting that assessment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The standard of proof for an age assessment under this section is the balance of probabilities.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An age assessment of an age-disputed person conducted by a designated person following a referral from a local authority under subsection (1) or (3)(a) is binding—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-50-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on the Secretary of State and immigration officers when exercising immigration functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-50-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>on a local authority that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-50-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>has exercised or may exercise functions under relevant children’s legislation in relation to the age-disputed person, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-50-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is aware of the age assessment conducted by the designated person.</p></content></level></level><wrapUp><p>But this is subject to section 54(5) (decision of Tribunal to be binding on Secretary of State and local authorities) and section 56 (new information following age assessment or appeal).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-50-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1)(b) are subject to negative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-51"><num>51</num><heading>Persons subject to immigration control: assessment for immigration purposes</heading><subsection eId="section-51-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A designated person may conduct an age assessment on an age-disputed person for the purposes of deciding whether or how the Secretary of State or an immigration officer should exercise any immigration functions in relation to the person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An assessment under subsection (1) may be conducted—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where subsections (3) and (4) of section 50 do not apply, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-51-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in a case where those subsections do apply—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-51-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>at any time before a local authority has referred the age-disputed person to a designated person under section 50(3)(a) or has informed the Secretary of State as mentioned in subsection (3)(b) or (c) of that section, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-51-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>if the Secretary of State has reason to doubt a local authority’s decision under subsection (3)(b) or (c) of that section.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An age assessment under this section is binding on the Secretary of State and immigration officers when exercising immigration functions.</p><p>But this is subject to section 54(5) (decision of Tribunal to be binding on Secretary of State and local authorities) and section 56 (new information following age assessment or appeal).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-51-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The standard of proof for an age assessment under this section is the balance of probabilities.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-52"><num>52</num><heading>Use of scientific methods in age assessments</heading><subsection eId="section-52-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations specifying scientific methods that may be used for the purposes of age assessments under section 50 or 51.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The types of scientific method that may be specified include methods involving—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>examining or measuring parts of a person’s body, including by the use of imaging technology;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the analysis of saliva, cell or other samples taken from a person (including the analysis of DNA in the samples).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A method may not be specified in regulations under subsection (1) unless the Secretary of State determines, after having sought scientific advice, that the method is appropriate for assessing a person’s age.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A specified scientific method may be used for the purposes of an age assessment under section 50 or 51 only if the appropriate consent is given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The appropriate consent is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the age-disputed person has the capacity to consent to the use of the scientific method in question, their consent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>where the age-disputed person does not have the capacity to consent to the use of the scientific method in question, the consent of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-52-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the person’s parent or guardian, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-52-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>another person, of a description specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State, who is able to give consent on behalf of the age-disputed person.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (7) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-52-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the age-disputed person or, in a case where the age-disputed person lacks capacity, a person mentioned in subsection (5)(b), decides not to consent to the use of a specified scientific method, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-52-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there are no reasonable grounds for that decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to believe any statement made by or on behalf of the age-disputed person that is relevant to the assessment of their age, the decision-maker must take into account, as damaging the age-disputed person’s credibility (or the credibility of a person who has made a statement on their behalf), the decision not to consent to the use of the specified scientific method.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-52-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section does not prevent the use of a scientific method that is not a specified scientific method for the purposes of an age assessment under section 50 or 51 if the decision-maker considers it appropriate to do so and, where necessary, the appropriate consent is given.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-53"><num>53</num><heading>Regulations about age assessments</heading><subsection eId="section-53-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations about age assessments under section 50 or 51, which may in particular include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the processes to be followed, including—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the information and evidence that must be considered and the weight to be given to it,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which an abbreviated age assessment may be appropriate,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>protections or safeguarding measures for the age-disputed person, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content><p>where consent is required for the use of a specified scientific method, the processes for assessing a person’s capacity to consent, for seeking consent and for recording the decision on consent;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the qualifications or experience necessary for a person to conduct an age assessment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-c"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>where an age assessment includes use of specified scientific methods—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the qualifications or experience necessary for a person to conduct tests in accordance with those methods, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-53-1-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the settings in which such tests must be carried out;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the content and distribution of reports on age assessments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the communication of decisions to the age-disputed person and any other person affected by the decision, and notification of appeal rights (see section 54); and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the consequences of a lack of co-operation with the assessment by the age-disputed person, which may include damage to the person’s credibility.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also include provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>referrals under section 50(1) or (3)(a), including the process for making such a referral and about the withdrawal of a referral;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>how and when a local authority must inform the Secretary of State as mentioned in section 50(3)(b) and (c);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-53-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>evidence that the Secretary of State may require as mentioned in section 50(4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-53-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-54"><num>54</num><heading>Appeals relating to age assessments</heading><subsection eId="section-54-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an age assessment is conducted on an age-disputed person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) under section 50 or 51, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the decision-maker decides that P is an age other than the age that P claims (or is claimed) to be.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>P may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against the decision-maker’s decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>On the appeal, the Tribunal must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>determine P’s age on the balance of probabilities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>assign a date of birth to P.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In making the determination, the Tribunal may consider any matter which it thinks relevant, including—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any matter of which the decision-maker was unaware, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any matter arising after the date of the decision appealed against.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A determination on an appeal under subsection <ref href="#section-54-2">(2)</ref> is binding—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on the Secretary of State and immigration officers when exercising immigration functions in relation to P, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on a local authority that has exercised or may exercise functions under relevant children’s legislation in relation to P.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-54-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section is subject to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-54-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 55 (appeals relating to age assessments: supplementary), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-54-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 56 (new information following age assessment or appeal).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-55"><num>55</num><heading>Appeals relating to age assessments: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-55-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an appeal under section 54(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The appeal must be brought from within the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the person who brings the appeal leaves the United Kingdom before the appeal is finally determined, the appeal is to be treated as abandoned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The person who brings the appeal may make an application to the First-tier Tribunal for an order that, until the appeal is finally determined, withdrawn or abandoned, the local authority must exercise its functions under relevant children’s legislation in relation to the person on the basis that they are the age that they claim (or are claimed) to be.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-55-6">(6)</ref> applies if it is alleged—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that a document relied on by a party to an appeal is a forgery, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that disclosure to that party of a matter relating to the detection of the forgery would be contrary to the public interest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The First-tier Tribunal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must investigate the allegation in private, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may proceed in private so far as necessary to prevent disclosure of the matter referred to in subsection <ref href="#section-55-5-b">(5)(b)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-55-8">(8)</ref> applies in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>proceedings on an appeal, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proceedings in the Upper Tribunal arising out of proceedings within paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Practice directions under section 23 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 may require the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal to treat a specified decision of the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal as authoritative in respect of a particular matter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-55-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part an appeal is not finally determined if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-55-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for permission to appeal under section 11, 13 or 14B of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 could be made (ignoring any possibility of an application out of time) or is awaiting determination,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-9-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>an application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court from—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-55-9-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the Court of Appeal in England and Wales,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-55-9-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the Court of Session, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-55-9-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>could be made (ignoring any possibility of an application out of time) or is awaiting determination,</p></wrapUp></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>permission to appeal of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) has been granted and the appeal is awaiting determination, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-55-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an appeal has been remitted under section 12 or 14 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, or by the Supreme Court, and is awaiting determination.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-56"><num>56</num><heading>New information following age assessment or appeal</heading><subsection eId="section-56-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an age assessment has been conducted on an age-disputed person (“<term refersTo="#term-p" eId="term-p">P</term>”) under section 50 or 51,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-56-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an appeal under section 54(2) could no longer be brought (ignoring any possibility of an appeal out of time) or has been finally determined, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-56-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the decision-maker becomes aware of new information relating to P’s age.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In this section, the age assessment referred to in subsection (1)(a) is referred to as the “<term refersTo="#term-first-age-assessment" eId="term-first-age-assessment">first age assessment</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In a case where the first age assessment was conducted by a designated person, they must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>decide whether the new information is significant new evidence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-56-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if they decide that it is, conduct a further age assessment on P.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In a case where the first age assessment was conducted by a local authority, it must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>decide whether the new information is significant new evidence or refer the new information to a designated person for a decision on that matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-56-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if it is decided that the new information is significant new evidence—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-56-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>conduct a further age assessment on P, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-56-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>refer P to a designated person for a further age assessment.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsections (3) and (4), new information is “significant new evidence” if there is a realistic prospect that, if a further age assessment were to be conducted on P, taking into account the new information, P’s age would be assessed as different from the age determined in the first age assessment or in the appeal proceedings.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A further age assessment conducted by a designated person under subsection (3) or (4)(b)(ii) is to be treated—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-56-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case where the first age assessment was conducted under section 50, as an age assessment conducted by the designated person following a referral under subsection (3)(a) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-56-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the first age assessment was conducted under section 51, as an age assessment conducted under that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A further age assessment conducted by a local authority under subsection (4)(b)(i) is to be treated as an age assessment conducted by a local authority under section 50(3)(b).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-56-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person conducting a further age assessment under this section does not need to revisit matters that were considered in the first age assessment if they do not think it is necessary to do so.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-57"><num>57</num><heading>Civil legal services relating to age assessments</heading><subsection eId="section-57-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (civil legal services) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 1 (services) after paragraph 31A insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Appeals relating to age assessments under the Nationality and Borders Act 2022</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>31B</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Civil legal services provided in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an appeal under section 54(2) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (appeals relating to age assessments),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for an order under section 55(4) of that Act (order for support to be provided pending final determination of appeal), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an appeal to the Upper Tribunal, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court relating to an appeal within paragraph (a) or an application within paragraph (b).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><heading>Exclusions</heading><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the exclusions in Parts 2 and 3 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-57-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 3 (advocacy: exclusions and exceptions), in paragraph 13 (advocacy in proceedings in the First-tier Tribunal), after “31A,” insert <quotedText>“31B,”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-5"><num>PART 5</num><heading>Modern Slavery</heading><section eId="section-58"><num>58</num><heading>Provision of information relating to being a victim of slavery or human trafficking</heading><subsection eId="section-58-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may serve a slavery or trafficking information notice on a person who has made a protection claim or a human rights claim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “slavery or trafficking information notice” is a notice requiring the recipient to provide the Secretary of State (and any other competent authority specified in the notice), before the specified date, with any relevant status information the recipient has.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>“Relevant status information” is information that may be relevant for the purpose of making a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision in relation to the recipient.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-58-5">(5)</ref> applies if the recipient of a slavery or trafficking information notice provides the Secretary of State or competent authority with relevant status information on or after the specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The recipient must also provide a statement setting out their reasons for not providing the relevant status information before the specified date (and see section 59).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-58-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protection-claim" eId="term-protection-claim">protection claim</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-human-rights-claim" eId="term-human-rights-claim">human rights claim</term>” have the same meanings as in Part 2;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified-date" eId="term-specified-date">specified date</term>” means the date specified in the slavery or trafficking information notice.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-59"><num>59</num><heading>Late compliance with slavery or trafficking information notice: damage to credibility</heading><subsection eId="section-59-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-59-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person aged 18 or over has been served with a slavery or trafficking information notice under section 58,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-59-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person provided relevant status information late, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-59-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a competent authority is making a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision in relation to the person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In determining whether to believe a statement made by or on behalf of the person, the competent authority must take account, as damaging the person’s credibility, of the late provision of the relevant status information, unless there are good reasons why the information was provided late.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, relevant status information is provided “late” by the person if it is provided on or after the date specified in the slavery or trafficking information notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-59-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-status-information" eId="term-relevant-status-information">relevant status information</term>” has the same meaning as in section 58 (see subsection <ref href="#section-58-3">(3)</ref> of that section).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-60"><num>60</num><heading>Identification of potential victims of slavery or human trafficking</heading><subsection eId="section-60-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 49 (guidance about identifying and supporting victims) is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-60-3">(3)</ref> and <ref href="#section-60-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>in paragraph (b)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-60-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“are”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-60-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText>“or who are such victims”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (c) for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (c) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>arrangements for determining whether a person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After that subsection insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Guidance issued under subsection (1) must, in particular, provide that the determination mentioned in paragraph (d) is to be made on the balance of probabilities.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In section 50 (regulations about identifying and supporting victims)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a) for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“are”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a) for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If regulations under subsection (2) make provision for determining whether a person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking (as mentioned in paragraph (b) of that subsection), they must provide that the determination is to be made on the balance of probabilities.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In section 51 (presumption about age)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1)(a) for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“is”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), in the opening words, for “may be” substitute <quotedText>“are”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-60-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 56 (interpretation)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-60-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>For the purposes of sections 48 to 53 (identification and protection of victims), “victim of slavery” and “victim of human trafficking” have the meanings given in regulations made by the Secretary of State under section 69 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-60-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in each of subsections (1) and (2), after “purposes of” insert <quotedText>“any other provision of”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-61"><num>61</num><heading>Identified potential victims of slavery or human trafficking: recovery period</heading><subsection eId="section-61-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to a person (an “identified potential victim”) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a decision is made by a competent authority that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking (a “positive reasonable grounds decision”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that decision is not a further RG decision (as to which, see section 62).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subject to section 63(2), the identified potential victim may not be removed from, or required to leave, the United Kingdom during the recovery period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-61-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The “<term refersTo="#term-recovery-period" eId="term-recovery-period">recovery period</term>”, in relation to an identified potential victim, is the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-61-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the positive reasonable grounds decision is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-61-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>ending with whichever of the following is the later—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-61-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the day on which the conclusive grounds decision is made in relation to the identified potential victim;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-61-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day mentioned in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-62"><num>62</num><heading>No entitlement to additional recovery period etc</heading><subsection eId="section-62-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a competent authority has previously made a positive reasonable grounds decision in relation to a person (the “first RG decision”), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a further positive reasonable grounds decision is made in relation to the person, in a case where the reasonable grounds for believing that the person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking arise from things done wholly before the first RG decision was made (the “further RG decision”).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-62-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the competent authority considers it appropriate in the circumstances of a particular case, the authority may determine that the person may not be removed from, or required to leave, the United Kingdom during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the further RG decision is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-62-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>ending with whichever of the following is the later—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-62-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the day on which the conclusive grounds decision is made in relation to the further RG decision;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-62-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day mentioned in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></level><wrapUp><p>This is subject to section 63(2).</p></wrapUp></subsection></section><section eId="section-63"><num>63</num><heading>Identified potential victims etc: disqualification from protection</heading><subsection eId="section-63-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A competent authority may determine that subsection <ref href="#section-63-2">(2)</ref> is to apply to a person in relation to whom a positive reasonable grounds decision has been made if the authority is satisfied that the person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a threat to public order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has claimed to be a victim of slavery or human trafficking in bad faith.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where this subsection applies to a person the following cease to apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any prohibition on removing the person from, or requiring them to leave, the United Kingdom arising under section 61 or 62, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any requirement under section 65 to grant the person limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, the circumstances in which a person is a threat to public order include, in particular, where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person has been convicted of a terrorist offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person has been convicted of any other offence listed in Schedule 4 to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 anywhere in the United Kingdom, or of a corresponding offence;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person is subject to a TPIM notice (within the meaning given by section 2 of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is or has been involved in terrorism-related activity within the meaning given by section 4 of that Act (whether or not the terrorism-related activity is attributable to the person being, or having been, a victim of slavery or human trafficking);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-da"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c-1706534679585" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c" class="commentary"/>(da)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c-1706534679585" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c">the person is subject to a notice under Part 2 of the National Security Act 2023;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-db"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c-1706534679585" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c">(db)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c-1706534679585" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-106312e93a451cbc758e3347b90a3c5c">there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the person is or has been involved in foreign power threat activity within the meaning given by section 33 of that Act (whether or not the foreign power threat activity is attributable to the person being, or having been, a victim of slavery or human trafficking);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the person is subject to a temporary exclusion order imposed under section 2 of the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the person is a foreign criminal within the meaning given by section 32(1) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (automatic deportation for foreign criminals);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State has made an order in relation to the person under section 40(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 (order depriving person of citizenship status where to do so is conducive to the public good);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the Refugee Convention does not apply to the person by virtue of Article 1(F) of that Convention (serious criminals etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the person otherwise poses a risk to the national security of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-63-3-a">(3)(a)</ref>, “<term refersTo="#term-terrorist-offence" eId="term-terrorist-offence">terrorist offence</term>” means any of the following (whenever committed)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-4-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>an offence listed in—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>Schedule A1 to the Sentencing Code (terrorism offences: England and Wales), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>Schedule 1A to the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (terrorism offences: Scotland and Northern Ireland);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>an offence that was determined to have a terrorist connection under—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 69 of the Sentencing Code (in the case of an offender sentenced in England and Wales), or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 30 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (in the case of an offender sentenced in Northern Ireland, or an offender sentenced in England and Wales before the Sentencing Code applied);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an offence that has been proved to have been aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection under section 31 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (in the case of an offender sentenced in Scotland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-4-d"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>an act constituting an offence under the law in force in a country outside the United Kingdom that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-d-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>would have constituted an offence within paragraph (a) if it had been committed in any part of the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-63-4-d-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>was, or took place in the course of, an act of terrorism or was done for the purposes of terrorism.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#section-63-3-b">(3)(b)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-corresponding-offence" eId="term-corresponding-offence">corresponding offence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an offence under the law of Scotland or of Northern Ireland which corresponds to an offence listed in Schedule 4 to the Modern Slavery Act 2015;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-63-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an act constituting an offence under the law in force in a country outside the United Kingdom that would have constituted an offence listed in that Schedule if it had been committed in England or Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section an act punishable under the law in force in a country outside the United Kingdom is regarded as constituting an offence under that law however it is described in that law.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-63-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-act" eId="term-act">act</term>” includes an omission;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-refugee-convention" eId="term-the-refugee-convention">the Refugee Convention</term>” means the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees done at Geneva on 28 July 1951 and its Protocol;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-terrorism" eId="term-terrorism">terrorism</term>” has the same meaning as in the Terrorism Act 2000 (see section 1 of that Act).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-64"><num>64</num><heading>Identified potential victims etc in England and Wales: assistance and support</heading><content><p><mod>After section 50 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>50A</num><heading>Identified potential victims etc: assistance and support</heading><subsection eId="d28e9843"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must secure that any necessary assistance and support is available to an identified potential victim (within the meaning given by section 61 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (the “<term refersTo="#term-2022-act">2022 Act</term>”)) during the recovery period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e9852"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, assistance and support is “necessary” if the Secretary of State considers that it is necessary for the purpose of assisting the person receiving it in their recovery from any physical, psychological or social harm arising from the conduct which resulted in the positive reasonable grounds decision in question.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (4) applies where a further RG decision, within the meaning given by section 62 of the 2022 Act, is made in relation to a person.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State determines that it is appropriate to do so, the Secretary of State must secure that any necessary assistance and support is available to the person during the period—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>beginning with the day on which the further RG decision is made, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>ending with whichever of the following is the later—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the day on which the conclusive grounds decision is made in relation to the further RG decision;</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the end of the period of 30 days beginning with the day mentioned in paragraph (a).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any duty under subsection (1) or (4) ceases to apply in relation to a person in respect of whom a determination is made under section 63<ref href="#d28e9852">(2)</ref> of the 2022 Act (disqualification from protection).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In this section, a reference to assistance and support is to assistance and support provided in accordance with—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>arrangements referred to in section 49(1)(b), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made under section 50.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conclusive-grounds-decision">conclusive grounds decision</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 5 of the 2022 Act (see section 69 of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recovery-period">recovery period</term>” has the same meaning as in section 61 of that Act.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-65"><num>65</num><heading>Leave to remain for victims of slavery or human trafficking</heading><subsection eId="section-65-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if a positive conclusive grounds decision is made in respect of a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is not a British citizen, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>who does not have leave to remain in the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must grant the person limited leave to remain in the United Kingdom if the Secretary of State considers it is necessary for the purpose of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>assisting the person in their recovery from any physical or psychological harm arising from the relevant exploitation,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>enabling the person to seek compensation in respect of the relevant exploitation, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>enabling the person to co-operate with a public authority in connection with an investigation or criminal proceedings in respect of the relevant exploitation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (2) is subject to section 63(2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Leave is not necessary for the purpose mentioned in—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsection <ref href="#section-65-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> if the Secretary of State considers that the person’s need for assistance is capable of being met in a country or territory within paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection <ref href="#section-65-5">(5)</ref> (or both);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>subsection <ref href="#section-65-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> if the Secretary of State considers that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-65-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the person is capable of seeking compensation from outside the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-65-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>it would be reasonable for the person to do so in the circumstances.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A country or territory is within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is a country of which the person is a national or citizen;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is one to which the person may be removed in accordance with an agreement between that country or territory and the United Kingdom (which may be, but does not need to be, an agreement contemplated by Article 40(2) of the Trafficking Convention).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection <ref href="#section-65-7">(7)</ref> applies if the Secretary of State is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person is a threat to public order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person has claimed to be a victim of slavery or human trafficking in bad faith.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Where this subsection applies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-65-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State is not required to grant the person leave under subsection <ref href="#section-65-2">(2)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-65-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if such leave has already been granted to the person, it may be revoked.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Leave granted to a person under subsection <ref href="#section-65-2">(2)</ref> may be revoked in such other circumstances as may be prescribed in immigration rules.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Subsections <ref href="#section-63-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-63-7">(7)</ref> of section 63 apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-positive-conclusive-grounds-decision" eId="term-positive-conclusive-grounds-decision">positive conclusive grounds decision</term>” means a decision made by a competent authority that a person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means any public authority within the meaning of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-exploitation" eId="term-the-relevant-exploitation">the relevant exploitation</term>” means the conduct resulting in the positive conclusive grounds decision.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-65-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>This section is to be treated for the purposes of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 as if it were provision made by that Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-66"><num>66</num><heading>Civil legal services under section 9 of LASPO: add-on services in relation to the national referral mechanism</heading><subsection eId="section-66-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (civil legal services qualifying for legal aid) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 19 (judicial review)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-66-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="P2group"><heading>Add-on services in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</heading><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Civil legal services provided to an individual in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism, in a case where the Director has determined the individual qualifies for any services described in sub-paragraph (1) that are of a description to which sub-paragraph (1B) applies (and has not withdrawn the determination).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(1B)</num><content><p>This sub-paragraph applies to services in relation to any immigration or asylum decision (or failure to make a decision) against which there is no right of appeal.</p></content></subparagraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1A) is subject to the exclusions in Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (8) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(8A)</num><heading>Add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A): specific exclusions</heading><intro><p>The add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advocacy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In each of paragraphs 25, 26, 27 and 27A (various immigration matters)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-66-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><heading>Add-on services in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</heading><content><p>Civil legal services provided to an individual in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism, in a case where the Director has determined the individual qualifies for any services described in sub-paragraph (1) (and has not withdrawn that determination).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1A) is subject to the exclusions in Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><heading>Add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A): specific exclusions</heading><intro><p>The add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advocacy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 30 (immigration: rights to enter and remain)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-66-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><heading>Add-on services in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</heading><content><p>Civil legal services provided to an individual in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism, in a case where the Director has determined the individual qualifies for any services described in sub-paragraph (1) (and has not withdrawn the determination).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1A) is subject to the exclusions in Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(3A)</num><heading>Add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A): specific exclusions</heading><intro><p>The add-on services described in sub-paragraph (1A) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advocacy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 31A (immigration, citizenship and nationality: separated children)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-66-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2A)</num><heading>Add-on services in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</heading><content><p>Civil legal services provided to an individual in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism, in a case where the Director has determined the individual qualifies for any services described in sub-paragraph (1) (and has not withdrawn the determination).</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-66-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (2A) is subject to the exclusions in Part 2 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3B)</num><heading>Add-on services described in sub-paragraph (2A): specific exclusions</heading><intro><p>The add-on services described in sub-paragraph (2A) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advocacy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of a reasonable grounds decision or a conclusive grounds decision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In Part 4 of Schedule 1 to that Act (interpretation) after paragraph 7 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-civil-legal-services-provided-to-an-individual-in-relation-to-referral-into-the-national-referral-mechanism">civil legal services provided to an individual in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advice on the national referral mechanism, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other civil legal services in connection with accessing that mechanism,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>provided to an individual before a reasonable grounds decision has been made in relation to that individual;</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>”competent authority” (in relation to the national referral mechanism) means a person who is a competent authority of the United Kingdom for the purposes of the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (done at Warsaw on 16 May 2005);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-national-referral-mechanism">national referral mechanism</term>” means the national framework (known as the National Referral Mechanism) for identifying and referring potential victims of modern slavery and ensuring they receive appropriate support;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reasonable-grounds-decision">reasonable grounds decision</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-conclusive-grounds-decision">conclusive grounds decision</term>” have the same meaning as in Part 5 (modern slavery) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (see section 69 of that Act).</p></content></hcontainer></paragraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-66-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any amendment made by this section describing add-on services that may be provided to an individual where the Director of Legal Aid Casework has made a relevant determination does not apply to a determination made before the amendment comes into force.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-67"><num>67</num><heading>Civil legal services under section 10 of LASPO: add-on services in relation to national referral mechanism</heading><content><p><mod>In section 10 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (civil legal services in exceptional cases), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Civil legal services provided in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism are to be available to an individual in a case where subsection (2) is satisfied in relation to the individual and to services of a kind to which subsection (3B) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>This subsection applies to services in relation to a claim by the individual made to the Secretary of State that to remove the individual from, or to require the person to leave, the United Kingdom would be unlawful under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><intro><p>The services described in subsection (3A) do not include—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the services listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>advocacy;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>attendance at an interview conducted by the competent authority under the national referral mechanism for the purposes of a reasonable grounds decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3D)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3A) “<term refersTo="#term-civil-legal-services-in-relation-to-referral-into-the-national-referral-mechanism">civil legal services in relation to referral into the national referral mechanism</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>advice on the national referral mechanism, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>other civil legal services in connection with accessing that mechanism,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>provided before a reasonable grounds decision has been made in relation to the individual to whom the services are provided.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(3E)</num><intro><p>In subsections (3C) and (3D)—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-competent-authority">competent authority</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-national-referral-mechanism">national referral mechanism</term>” have the same meaning as in Schedule 1 (see paragraph 8 of Part 4 of that Schedule);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reasonable-grounds-decision">reasonable grounds decision</term>” has the same meaning as in Part 5 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (see section 69 of that Act).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></section><section eId="section-68"><num><noteRef href="#key-b477b96e4a463ab7839a3d6142fd3b5f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>68</num><heading>Disapplication of retained EU law deriving from Trafficking Directive</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-69"><num>69</num><heading>Part 5: interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-69-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Part—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-competent-authority" eId="term-competent-authority">competent authority</term>” means a person who is a competent authority of the United Kingdom for the purposes of the Trafficking Convention;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-conclusive-grounds-decision" eId="term-conclusive-grounds-decision">conclusive grounds decision</term>” means a decision by a competent authority as to whether a person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-positive-reasonable-grounds-decision" eId="term-positive-reasonable-grounds-decision">positive reasonable grounds decision</term>” has the meaning given by section 61(1);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-reasonable-grounds-decision" eId="term-reasonable-grounds-decision">reasonable grounds decision</term>” means a decision by a competent authority as to whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person is a victim of slavery or human trafficking;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>the “<term refersTo="#term-trafficking-convention" eId="term-trafficking-convention">Trafficking Convention</term>” means the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (done at Warsaw on 16 May 2005);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“victim of slavery” and “victim of human trafficking” have the meanings given in regulations made by the Secretary of State.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-69-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-6"><num>PART 6</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-70"><num>70</num><heading>Visa penalty provision: general</heading><subsection eId="section-70-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The immigration rules may make such visa penalty provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to a country specified under section 71 or 72.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“Visa penalty provision” is provision that does one or more of the following in relation to applications for entry clearance made by persons as nationals or citizens of a specified country—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>requires that entry clearance must not be granted pursuant to such an application before the end of a specified period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>suspends the power to grant entry clearance pursuant to such an application;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>requires such an application to be treated as invalid for the purposes of the immigration rules;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>requires the applicant to pay £190 in connection with the making of such an application, in addition to any fee or other amount payable pursuant to any other enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being mentioned in subsection (2)(d).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making visa penalty provision in relation to a specified country, the Secretary of State must give the government of that country reasonable notice of the proposal to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The immigration rules must secure that visa penalty provision does not apply in relation to an application made before the day on which the provision comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Visa penalty provision may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>provide for exceptions or exemptions, whether by conferring a discretion or otherwise;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>include incidental, supplementary, transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-70-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are subject to affirmative resolution procedure if they increase the amount for the time being specified in subsection (2)(d);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-70-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are subject to negative resolution procedure if they decrease that amount.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Sums received by virtue of subsection (2)(d) must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-70-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-country" eId="term-country">country</term>” includes any territory outside the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-entry-clearance" eId="term-entry-clearance">entry clearance</term>” has the same meaning as in the Immigration Act 1971 (see section 33(1) of that Act);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-immigration-rules" eId="term-immigration-rules">immigration rules</term>” means rules under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the immigration rules.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-71"><num>71</num><heading>Visa penalties for countries posing risk to international peace and security etc</heading><subsection eId="section-71-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A country may be specified under this section if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, the government of the country has taken action that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-71-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>gives, or is likely to give, rise to a threat to international peace and security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-71-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>results, or is likely to result, in armed conflict, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-71-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>gives, or is likely to give, rise to a breach of international humanitarian law.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether to specify a country for the purposes of this section, the Secretary of State must take the following into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-71-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the extent of the action taken;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-71-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the likelihood of further action falling within subsection <ref href="#section-71-1">(1)</ref> being taken;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-71-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the reasons for the action being taken;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-71-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-71-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-action" eId="term-action">action</term>” includes a failure to act;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-country" eId="term-country">country</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” have the same meanings as in section 70.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-72"><num>72</num><heading>Removals from the UK: visa penalties for uncooperative countries</heading><subsection eId="section-72-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A country may be specified under this section if, in the opinion of the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the government of the country is not cooperating in relation to the return to the country from the United Kingdom of any of its nationals or citizens who require leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom but do not have it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result, there are nationals or citizens of the country that the Secretary of State has been unable to return to the country, whether or not others have been returned.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In forming an opinion as to whether a country is cooperating in relation to returns, the Secretary of State must take the following into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any arrangements (whether formal or informal) entered into by the government of the country with the United Kingdom government or the Secretary of State with a view to facilitating returns;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the extent to which the government of the country is—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-72-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>taking the steps that are in practice necessary or expedient in relation to facilitating returns, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-72-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>doing so promptly;</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In determining whether to specify a country for the purposes of this section, the Secretary of State must take the following into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-72-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the length of time for which the government of the country has not been cooperating in relation to returns;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the extent of the lack of cooperation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the reasons for the lack of cooperation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-72-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>such other matters as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-72-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-cooperating-in-relation-to-returns" eId="term-cooperating-in-relation-to-returns">cooperating in relation to returns</term>” means cooperating as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-72-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-country" eId="term-country">country</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” have the same meanings as in section 70;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-facilitating-returns" eId="term-facilitating-returns">facilitating returns</term>” means facilitating the return of nationals or citizens to a country as mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-72-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-73"><num>73</num><heading>Visa penalties under section 71: review and revocation</heading><subsection eId="section-73-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where any visa penalty provision made pursuant to section 71 is in force in relation to a country.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-73-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, before the end of each relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the extent to which the country’s government is continuing to act in a way that, in the opinion of Secretary of State, has or is likely to have any of the consequences mentioned in section 71<ref href="#section-71-1">(1)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in light of that review, determine whether it is appropriate to amend the visa penalty provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-73-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>If, at any time, the Secretary of State forms the opinion that, despite the fact that the country’s government has taken or is taking action as mentioned in section 71<ref href="#section-71-1">(1)</ref>, the visa penalty provision is not necessary or expedient in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the promotion of international peace and security,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the resolution or prevention of armed conflict, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the promotion of compliance with international humanitarian law,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>the Secretary of State must as soon as practicable revoke the visa penalty provision.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-73-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-73-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which the visa penalty provision came into force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-73-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent period of 2 months.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-73-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-visa-penalty-provision" eId="term-visa-penalty-provision">visa penalty provision</term>” has the same meaning as in section 70.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-74"><num>74</num><heading>Visa penalties under section 72: review and revocation</heading><subsection eId="section-74-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where any visa penalty provision made pursuant to section 72 is in force in relation to a country.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must, before the end of each relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the extent to which the country’s cooperation in relation to returns has improved, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in light of that review, determine whether it is appropriate to amend the visa penalty provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If at any time the Secretary of State is no longer of the opinion mentioned in section 72(1), the Secretary of State must as soon as practicable revoke the visa penalty provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 2 months beginning with the day on which the visa penalty provision came into force;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each subsequent period of 2 months.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-74-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-74-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-visa-penalty-provision" eId="term-visa-penalty-provision">visa penalty provision</term>” has the same meaning as in section 70;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-74-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-cooperation-in-relation-to-returns" eId="term-cooperation-in-relation-to-returns">cooperation in relation to returns</term>” means cooperation as mentioned in section 72<ref href="#section-72-1-a">(1)(a)</ref>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-75"><num>75</num><heading>Electronic travel authorisations</heading><subsection eId="section-75-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Immigration Act 1971 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After Part 1 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><part><num>PART 1A</num><heading>Electronic travel authorisations</heading><section><num>11C</num><heading>Electronic travel authorisations</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Act, “<term refersTo="#term-an-eta">an ETA</term>” means an authorisation in electronic form to travel to the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e11236"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Immigration rules may require an individual of a description specified in the rules not to travel to the United Kingdom from any place (including a place in the common travel area), whether with a view to entering the United Kingdom or to passing through it without entering, unless the individual has an ETA that is valid for the individual’s journey to the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The rules may not impose this requirement on an individual if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the individual is a British citizen, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the individual would, on arrival in the United Kingdom, be entitled to enter without leave.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>In relation to an individual travelling to the United Kingdom on a local journey from a place in the common travel area, subsection (3)(b) applies only if the individual would also be entitled to enter without leave if the journey were instead from a place outside the common travel area.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The rules may impose the requirement mentioned in subsection (2) on an individual who—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>travels to the United Kingdom on a local journey from a place in any of the Islands, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has leave to enter or remain in that island,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>only if it appears to the Secretary of State necessary to do so by reason of differences between the immigration laws of the United Kingdom and that island.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="d28e11286"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The rules must—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for the form or manner in which an application for an ETA may be made, granted or refused;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify the conditions (if any) which must be met before an application for an ETA may be granted;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>specify the grounds on which an application for an ETA must or may be refused;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e11310"><num>(d)</num><intro><p>specify the criteria to be applied in determining—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="d28e11316"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the period for which an ETA is valid;</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d28e11322"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the number of journeys to the United Kingdom during that period for which it is valid (which may be unlimited);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>require an ETA to include provision setting out the matters mentioned in paragraph (d)(i) and (ii);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(f)</num><content><p>provide for the form or manner in which an ETA may be varied or cancelled;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(g)</num><content><p>specify the grounds on which an ETA must or may be varied or cancelled.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e11346"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The rules may also—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>provide for exceptions to the requirement described in subsection (2), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make other provision relating to ETAs.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>Rules made by virtue of this section may make different provision for different cases or descriptions of case.</p></content></subsection></section><section><num>11D</num><heading>Electronic travel authorisations and the Islands</heading><subsection eId="d28e11377"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the effects in the United Kingdom of the grant or refusal under the law of any of the Islands of an authorisation in electronic form to travel to that island.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may in particular make provision about—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="d28e11389"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the recognition in the United Kingdom of an authorisation granted as mentioned in subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conditions or limitations that are to apply in the United Kingdom to such an authorisation;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the effects in the United Kingdom of such an authorisation being varied or cancelled under the law of any of the Islands;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the circumstances in which the Secretary of State or an immigration officer may vary or cancel such an authorisation (so far as it applies in the United Kingdom).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may, where requested to do so by any of the Islands, carry out functions on behalf of that island in relation to the granting of authorisations in electronic form to travel to that island.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make provision modifying the effect of any provision of, or made under, this Act or any other enactment (whenever passed or made);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may make transitional, transitory or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>may make incidental, supplementary or consequential provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) are to be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></part></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 24A (deception), in subsection (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-75-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after “obtain” insert <quotedText>“— (i)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-75-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “Kingdom” insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an ETA</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 33 (interpretation), in subsection (1), at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-an-eta">an ETA</term>” has the meaning given by section 11C;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In section 82 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (interpretation of Part 5, which relates to immigration advisers and immigration service providers), in subsection (1), in the definition of “relevant matters”, after paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><blockList class="ordered alpha parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="alpha" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(aa)</num><p>an application for an ETA (within the meaning of section 11C of the Immigration Act 1971 (electronic travel authorisations));</p></item></blockList></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-75-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 126 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (compulsory provision of physical data), in subsection (2), before paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>an ETA (within the meaning of section 11C of the Immigration Act 1971 (electronic travel authorisations)),</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-76"><num>76</num><heading>Liability of carriers</heading><subsection eId="section-76-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (liability of carriers in respect of passengers) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (8).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (1) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may charge the owner of a ship or aircraft the sum of £2,000 where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an individual who would not, on arrival in the United Kingdom, be entitled to enter without leave arrives by travelling on the ship or aircraft, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>at least one of the Cases set out in subsections (1A) to (1C) applies.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e11580"><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Case 1 is where, on being required to do so by an immigration officer, the individual fails to produce an immigration document which is valid and which satisfactorily establishes the individual’s identity and the individual’s nationality or citizenship.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><intro><p>Case 2 is where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the individual requires an entry clearance,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an entry clearance in electronic form of the required kind has not been granted, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if required to do so by an immigration officer, the individual fails to produce an entry clearance in documentary form of the required kind.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(1C)</num><intro><p>Case 3 is where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the individual was required not to travel to the United Kingdom unless the individual had an authorisation in electronic form (“an ETA”) under immigration rules made by virtue of section 11C of the Immigration Act 1971 that was valid for the individual’s journey to the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the individual did not have such an ETA.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4), for the words from “No charge” to “documents” substitute <quotedText>“No charge shall be payable on the basis that Case 1 applies in respect of any individual if the owner provides evidence that the individual produced an immigration document of the kind mentioned in subsection (1A)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4A)</num><intro><p>No charge shall be payable on the basis that Case 2 applies in respect of any individual if the owner provides evidence that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the individual produced an entry clearance in documentary form of the required kind to the owner or an employee or agent of the owner when embarking on the ship or aircraft for the voyage or flight to the United Kingdom,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the owner or an employee or agent of the owner reasonably believed, on the basis of information provided by the Secretary of State in respect of the individual, that the individual did not require an entry clearance of the kind in question,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the owner or an employee or agent of the owner reasonably believed, on the basis of information provided by the Secretary of State, that an entry clearance in electronic form of the required kind had been granted, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the owner or an employee or agent of the owner was unable to establish whether an entry clearance in electronic form of the required kind had been granted in respect of the individual and had a reasonable excuse for being unable to do so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4B)</num><intro><p>No charge shall be payable on the basis that Case 3 applies in respect of any individual if the owner provides evidence that the owner or an employee or agent of the owner—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>reasonably believed, on the basis of information provided by the Secretary of State in respect of the individual, that the individual was not required to have an ETA that was valid for the individual’s journey to the United Kingdom,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>reasonably believed, on the basis of information provided by the Secretary of State, that the individual had such an ETA, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>was unable to establish whether the individual had such an ETA and had a reasonable excuse for being unable to do so.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5), for “subsection (4)” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (4) or (4A)(a)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6), for “a visa”, in the first two places it occurs, substitute <quotedText>“an entry clearance”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (10), for “subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“subsection (1)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-76-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In consequence of the amendments made by this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-76-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the heading of section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 substitute <quotedText>“Charge in respect of individual without proper documents or authorisation”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-76-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the italic heading before section 40 of that Act substitute <quotedText>“Individuals without proper documents or authorisation”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-77"><num>77</num><heading>Special Immigration Appeals Commission</heading><subsection eId="section-77-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 is amended in accordance with subsections <ref href="#section-77-2">(2)</ref> to <ref href="#section-77-4">(4)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After section 2E insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>2F</num><heading>Jurisdiction: review of certain immigration decisions</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies in relation to any decision of the Secretary of State which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a person’s entitlement to enter, reside in or remain in the United Kingdom, or to a person’s removal from the United Kingdom,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>is not subject—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to a right of appeal, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to a right under a provision other than subsection (2) to apply to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission for the decision to be set aside, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>is certified by the Secretary of State acting in person as a decision that was made wholly or partly in reliance on information which, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, should not be made public—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>in the interests of national security,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in the interests of the relationship between the United Kingdom and another country, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>otherwise in the public interest.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>The person to whom the decision relates may apply to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission to set aside the decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>In determining whether the decision should be set aside, the Commission must apply the principles which would be applied in judicial review proceedings.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the Commission decides that the decision should be set aside, it may make any such order, or give any such relief, as may be made or given in judicial review proceedings.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In section 6A (procedure in relation to jurisdiction under sections 2C to 2E)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-77-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in the heading, for “2E” substitute <quotedText>“2F”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-77-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for “or 2E” substitute <quotedText>“, 2E or 2F”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-77-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(a), for “or 2E” substitute <quotedText>“, 2E or 2F”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-77-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2)(b), for “or (as the case may be) 2E(2)” substitute <quotedText>“, 2E(2) or (as the case may be) 2F(2)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In section 7 (appeals from the Commission), in subsection (1A), for “or 2E” substitute <quotedText>“, 2E or 2F”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>If subsection <ref href="#section-77-4">(4)</ref> comes into force before the day on which paragraph 26(5) of Schedule 9 to the Immigration Act 2014 comes into force, until that day subsection <ref href="#section-77-4">(4)</ref> has effect as if, in section 7(1A), for “or 2D” it substituted <quotedText>“, 2D or 2F”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-77-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 115(8) of the Equality Act 2010 (immigration cases), for “section 2D and 2E” substitute <quotedText>“section 2D, 2E or 2F”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-78"><num>78</num><heading>Counter-terrorism questioning of detained entrants away from place of arrival</heading><subsection eId="section-78-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (port and border controls) is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 1(2) (definitions), in the definition of “ship”, after “hovercraft” insert <quotedText>“and any floating vessel or structure”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-78-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2 (power to question person about involvement in terrorism in port or border area or on ship or aircraft), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(3A)</num><intro><p>This paragraph also applies to a person if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>the person is—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>being detained under a provision of the Immigration Acts, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>in custody having been arrested under paragraph 17(1) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971,</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the period of 5 days beginning with the day after the day on which the person was apprehended has not yet expired, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>the examining officer believes that—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the person arrived in the United Kingdom by sea from a place outside the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>the person was apprehended within 24 hours of the person’s arrival on land.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3B)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3A)(b) and (c), a person is “apprehended”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(i) where the person is arrested (and not released) before being detained as mentioned in that provision, when the person is arrested;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in any other case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(i), when the person is first detained as mentioned in that provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in a case within sub-paragraph (3A)(a)(ii), when the person is arrested as mentioned in that provision.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-79"><num>79</num><heading>References to justices of the peace in relation to Northern Ireland</heading><subsection eId="section-79-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>In section 33(1) of the Immigration Act 1971 (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-justice-of-the-peace">justice of the peace</term>”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-79-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In section 167(1) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-justice-of-the-peace">justice of the peace</term>”, in relation to Northern Ireland, means lay magistrate;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-79-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 45 of the UK Borders Act 2007 (search for evidence of nationality: other premises), after subsection (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the application of this section to Northern Ireland a reference to a justice of the peace is to be treated as a reference to a lay magistrate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-80"><num>80</num><heading>Tribunal charging power in respect of wasted resources</heading><subsection eId="section-80-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><mod>After section 25 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>25A</num><heading>First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal: charging power in respect of wasted resources</heading><subsection eId="d28e12118"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>If, in respect of proceedings before the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal, the Tribunal considers that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant participant has acted improperly, unreasonably or negligently, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result, the Tribunal’s resources have been wasted,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>it may charge the participant an amount under this section.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) is subject to Tribunal Procedure Rules.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section “relevant participant”, in respect of proceedings, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any person exercising a right of audience or right to conduct the proceedings on behalf of a party to proceedings,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any employee of such a person, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>where the Secretary of State is a party to proceedings and has not instructed a person mentioned in paragraph (a) to act on their behalf in the proceedings, the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person may be found to have acted improperly, unreasonably or negligently for the purposes of subsection (1) by reason of having failed to act in a particular way.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><content><p>The proceeds of amounts charged under this section must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-80-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In Schedule 5 to that Act (procedure in First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal), after paragraph 11 insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock"><heading>Charges in respect of wasted resources</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11A</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rules may make provision for regulating matters relating to the charging of amounts under section 25A (First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal: power to charge in respect of wasted resources).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The provision mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) includes (in particular) provision prescribing scales of amounts that may be charged.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-81"><num>81</num><heading>Tribunal Procedure Rules to be made in respect of costs orders etc</heading><subsection eId="section-81-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules governing proceedings before the Tribunal (see subsection <ref href="#section-81-4">(4)</ref>) must prescribe conduct that, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, is to be treated as—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>improper, unreasonable or negligent for the purposes of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-81-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 25A(1) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (charge in respect of wasted resources);</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-81-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 29(4) of that Act (wasted costs);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-81-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an unreasonable act for the purposes of section 29(3A) of that Act (unreasonable costs orders).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Tribunal Procedure Rules must make provision to the effect that the Tribunal, if satisfied that conduct prescribed under subsection (1) has taken place, must consider whether to impose a charge or make an order in accordance with the provisions mentioned in that subsection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Nothing in Tribunal Procedure Rules may compel the Tribunal to impose a charge, or make an order, mentioned in subsection (1) in relation to conduct (whether or not that conduct is prescribed under that subsection).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-tribunal" eId="term-the-tribunal">the Tribunal</term>” means the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-Tier Tribunal and of the Upper Tribunal (see Articles 2 and 9 of The First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2010 (<ref eId="c00013" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2010/2655">S.I. 2010/2655</ref>)).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-conduct" eId="term-conduct">conduct</term>” includes acts and omissions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-81-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In section 29 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>The relevant Tribunal may, in particular, make an order in respect of costs in any proceedings mentioned in subsection (1), if it considers that a party or its legal or other representative has acted unreasonably in bringing, defending or conducting the proceedings.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-82"><num>82</num><heading>Pre-consolidation amendments of immigration legislation</heading><subsection eId="section-82-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make such amendments and modifications of the Acts relating to immigration as in the Secretary of State’s opinion facilitate, or are otherwise desirable in connection with, the consolidation of the whole or a substantial part of the Acts relating to immigration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Acts relating to immigration are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Immigration Act 1971;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Immigration Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>the UK Borders Act 2007;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>Parts 10 and 12 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 147 of and Schedule 8 to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>the Immigration Act 2014;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>the Immigration Act 2016;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-p"><num>(p)</num><content><p>Parts 1 and 3 of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-q"><num>(q)</num><content><p>this Act, other than Part 1;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-82-2-r"><num>(r)</num><content><p>any other provision of an Act relating to immigration, whenever passed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this section, “<term refersTo="#term-amend" eId="term-amend">amend</term>” includes repeal (and similar terms are to be read accordingly).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations made under this section do not come into force unless an Act is passed consolidating the whole or a substantial part of the Acts relating to immigration.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If such an Act is passed, any regulations made under this section come into force immediately before the Act comes into force.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-82-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-7"><num>PART 7</num><heading>General</heading><section eId="section-83"><num>83</num><heading>Financial provision</heading><intro><p>The following are to be paid out of money provided by Parliament—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-83-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>expenditure incurred under or by virtue of this Act by a Minister of the Crown, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-83-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable under any other Act out of money so provided.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Transitional and consequential provision</heading><subsection eId="section-84-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make such transitional, transitory or saving provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in connection with the coming into force of any provision of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make such provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate in consequence of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The provision that may be made by regulations under subsection (2) includes provision amending, repealing or revoking any enactment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">Enactment</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an enactment contained in subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an enactment contained in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (2) that amend—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-5-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-c8f4ee8dfbe284929d8ba1c144cc8528" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>Northern Ireland legislation,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Otherwise, regulations under subsection (2) are subject to negative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-84-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In section 61(2) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (meaning of “<term refersTo="#term-the-immigration-acts" eId="term-the-immigration-acts">the Immigration Acts</term>”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (k), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (l) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(m)</num><content><p>the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations under this Act is exercisable by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may make transitional, transitory or saving provision;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may make incidental, supplementary or consequential provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Where regulations under this Act are subject to “negative resolution procedure” the statutory instrument containing the regulations is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where regulations under this Act are subject to “affirmative resolution procedure” the regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act subject to negative resolution procedure may instead be made by regulations under this Act subject to affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Any provision that may be made by regulations under this Act for which no Parliamentary procedure is prescribed may instead be made by regulations subject to negative or affirmative resolution procedure.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act extends to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Any amendment, repeal or revocation made by this Act has the same extent within the United Kingdom as the provision to which it relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Part 1 (nationality) also extends to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and the British overseas territories within the meaning of the British Nationality Act 1981 (see section 50(1) of that Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide for any of the provisions of this Act to extend, with or without modifications, to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A power under any provision listed in subsection (6) may be exercised so as to extend (with or without modification) to any of the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man any amendment or repeal made by or under this Act of any part of an Act to which the provision listed in subsection (6) relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Those provisions are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 36 of the Immigration Act 1971,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 15(1) of the Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 13(5) of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 9(3) of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 170(7) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 163(4) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 338 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 49(3) of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 63(3) of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>section 60(4) of the UK Borders Act 2007,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>section 57(5) of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>section 76(6) of the Immigration Act 2014,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>section 60(6) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>section 95(5) of the Immigration Act 2016, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-6-o"><num>(o)</num><content><p>section 8(2) of the Immigration and Social Security (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Subject to subsections (3) to (5), this Act comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State appoints by regulations.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may appoint different days for different purposes or areas.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 10<ref href="#section-10-1">(1)</ref> and <ref href="#section-10-6">(6)</ref> to <ref href="#section-10-8">(8)</ref> (effect of failure to give notice of pre-commencement decision to deprive a person of citizenship);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sections 70, 71 and 73 (visa penalties in relation to countries posing a risk to international peace and security etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>this Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed for the purposes of making (and, where required, consulting on) regulations—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 14 (requirement to make asylum claim at “designated place”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 27 (accelerated detained appeals);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 42 and Schedule 5 (penalty for failure to secure goods vehicle etc);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 43 (working in United Kingdom waters: arrival and entry);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 50 (persons subject to immigration control: referral or age assessment by local authority);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 52 (use of scientific methods in age assessments);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 53 (regulations about age assessments);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>section 69 (interpretation of Part 5);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 82 (pre-consolidation amendments of immigration legislation).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following provisions come into force at the end of the period of two months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 28 (claims certified as clearly unfounded: removal of right of appeal);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraphs 5 to 19 of Schedule 4, and section 29 so far as it relates to those paragraphs (removal of asylum seeker to safe third country);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 30(1), (2) and (4) to (6) (Refugee Convention: general);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>sections 31 to 36 and 38 (interpretation of Refugee Convention);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 39 (interpretation of Part 2);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>section 44 (power to search container);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>section 49(1) to (4) (interpretation of Part 4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>sections 72 and 74 (visa penalties in relation to uncooperative countries);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-5-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 78 (counter-terrorism questioning of detained entrants away from place of arrival).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.</p></content></section></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 9</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Waiver of requirement of presence in UK etc</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13003"><heading>Amendments to the British Nationality Act 1981</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The British Nationality Act 1981 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 4 (acquisition by registration: British overseas territories citizens etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In subsection (4)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>treat the person to whom the application relates as fulfilling the first requirement specified in subsection (2)(a) although the person was not in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the period there mentioned;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a), for “requirement specified in subsection (2)(a) or” substitute <quotedText>“second requirement specified in subsection (2)(a) or the requirement specified in”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (4) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection eId="d28e13063"><num>(4A)</num><content><p>Subsection <ref href="#d28e13072">(4B)</ref> applies where, on an application for registration as a British citizen made by a person to whom this section applies, the applicant has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e13072"><num>(4B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may for the purposes of subsection (2) treat the applicant as fulfilling the requirement specified in subsection (2)(d), without enquiring into whether or not the applicant was in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws in the period there mentioned.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(4C)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection <ref href="#d28e13063">(4A)</ref> to having indefinite leave to enter or remain is to be construed in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (requirements for naturalisation) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2 (naturalisation as a British citizen under section 6(1): waiver of requirements in special circumstances)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), before paragraph (a) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>treat the applicant as fulfilling the first requirement specified in paragraph 1(2)(a) although the applicant was not in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the period there mentioned;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in that sub-paragraph, in paragraph (a), for “requirement specified in paragraph 1(2)(a) or” substitute <quotedText>“second requirement specified in paragraph 1(2)(a) or the requirement specified in”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1B) applies where the applicant has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(1B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may for the purposes of paragraph 1 treat the applicant as fulfilling the requirement specified in paragraph 1(2)(d), without enquiring into whether or not the applicant was in the United Kingdom in breach of the immigration laws in the period there mentioned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(1C)</num><content><p>The reference in sub-paragraph (1A) to having indefinite leave to enter or remain is to be construed in accordance with the Immigration Act 1971.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraphs (2) and (3).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 4, in paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “the reference” substitute <quotedText>“the references”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “a reference” substitute <quotedText>“references”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 6 (naturalisation as a British overseas territories citizen under section 18(1): waiver of requirements in special circumstances)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>before paragraph (a) of that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(za)</num><content><p>treat the applicant as fulfilling the first requirement specified in paragraph 5(2)(a) although the applicant was not in the relevant territory at the beginning of the period there mentioned;</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in paragraph (a) of that sub-paragraph, for “requirement specified in paragraph 5(2)(a) or” substitute <quotedText>“second requirement specified in paragraph 5(2)(a) or the requirement specified in”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p><mod>after that sub-paragraph insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (3) applies where the applicant has indefinite leave to enter or remain in the relevant territory.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may for the purposes of paragraph 5 treat the applicant as fulfilling the requirement specified in paragraph 5(2)(d), without enquiring into whether or not the applicant was in the relevant territory in breach of the immigration laws in the period there mentioned.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in sub-paragraph (2) to having indefinite leave to enter or remain is to be construed as a reference to any status formally granted under the immigration laws in force in the relevant territory which is broadly equivalent to the status of having indefinite leave to enter or remain under the Immigration Act 1971.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 8, in paragraph (a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “the reference” substitute <quotedText>“the references”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “a reference” substitute <quotedText>“references”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13277"><heading>Consequential amendment</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>In section 1 of the Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014 (applications for citizenship by members or former members of armed forces), omit subsection (3).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 10(4)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Deprivation of Citizenship without notice: judicial oversight</heading><content><p>This is the Schedule to be inserted after Schedule 4 to the British Nationality Act 1981—</p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 4A<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 40(5E)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Deprivation of Citizenship without notice: judicial oversight</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Deprivation without notice: application to Special Immigration Appeals Commission</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the Secretary of State proposes to make a conducive grounds deprivation order without notice, the Secretary of State may apply to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the Secretary of State makes a conducive grounds deprivation order without notice, the Secretary of State must apply to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission under this paragraph within the period of seven days beginning with the day on which the order is made (unless an application has already been made under sub-paragraph (1)).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The function of the Commission on an application under this paragraph is to determine whether, in respect of each condition in section 40(5A) on which the Secretary of State relies, the Secretary of State’s view is obviously flawed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>In determining that question, the Commission must apply the principles that would be applicable on an application for judicial review.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><intro><p>If the Commission determines that the Secretary of State’s view is obviously flawed in respect of each condition in section 40(5A) on which the Secretary of State relies—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the order in question has not been made, section 40(5) applies in relation to the order (notwithstanding section 40(5A));</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>if the order has been made, the Secretary of State must, within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the Commission made the determination—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>give late notice in respect of the order,</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>revoke the order, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>make an application under sub-paragraph (6).</p></content></level></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may (at any time) make an application to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission for fresh consideration of a decision the Secretary of State has made under section 40(5A) where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the opinion of the Secretary of State, circumstances have changed materially since the determination mentioned in sub-paragraph (5), or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State wishes to provide further evidence to the Commission.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>Sub-paragraphs (3) to (5) apply to an application under this sub-paragraph.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Deprivation of citizenship without notice: review</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraphs (2) to (5) apply if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State makes a conducive grounds deprivation order without notice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission has not made the determination mentioned in paragraph 1(5) (Secretary of State’s decision obviously flawed).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must, at least once in every review period, review the circumstances of the person in respect of whom the order was made (so far as known) and decide whether to give late notice in respect of the order.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>On such a review, the Secretary of State must decide to give late notice to the person unless it appears to the Secretary of State that any of the conditions in section 40(5A) is met (reading any reference in those provisions to notice under section 40(5) as a reference to late notice).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If the Secretary of State decides at any point to give late notice in respect of the order—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State must give the notice as soon as reasonably practicable, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>once the notice is given, sub-paragraph (2) ceases to apply in relation to the person.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>If on the expiry of the final review period the Secretary of State has not given, or has not decided to give, late notice in respect of the order, the Secretary of State must make an application to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission within the period of seven days beginning with the day after the final day of that review period.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) of paragraph 1 (except sub-paragraph (5)(a)) apply for the purposes of an application under sub-paragraph (5) as they apply for the purposes of an application under that paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, each of the following is a “review period”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of four months beginning with the day after the day on which the Special Immigration Appeals Commission first determined an application in relation to the order under paragraph 1, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>each of the next five successive periods of four months.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Schedule, references to making a conducive grounds deprivation order without notice are to making an order under section 40(2) without giving notice under subsection (5) of that section (in reliance on subsection (5A) of that section).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Schedule, “late notice”, in respect of an order under section 40(5), means written notice to the person in respect of whom the order was made specifying—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that the Secretary of State has made the order,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reasons for the order, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the person’s right of appeal under section 40A(1) or under section 2B of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 23</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Expedited appeals where priority removal notice served: consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 is amended in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro><p>In section 85 (matters to be considered on appeal)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsections (1), (2) and (4), after “the Tribunal” insert <quotedText>“or the Upper Tribunal”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (5)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p><mod>after “the Tribunal”, in the first place it appears, insert <quotedText>“or the Upper Tribunal”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p><mod>for “the Tribunal”, in the second place it appears, substitute <quotedText>“the tribunal concerned”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 86 (determination of appeal), in subsection (2), after “the Tribunal” insert <quotedText>“or the Upper Tribunal”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p><mod>In section 106 (tribunal procedure rules), in subsections (3) and (4), after “the Tribunal” insert <quotedText>“or the Upper Tribunal”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 107 (practice directions)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>before subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><intro><p>Subsection (3) applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>proceedings under section 82 in the Tribunal or proceedings in the Upper Tribunal arising out of such proceedings;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proceedings under section 82 in the Upper Tribunal (see section 82A and section 24 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “under section 82” to “such proceedings” substitute <quotedText>“to which this subsection applies”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p><mod>In section 108 (forged document: proceedings in private), in subsection (2), after “The Tribunal” insert <quotedText>“or the Upper Tribunal”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (claimant’s credibility), in subsection (9A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for the words from the beginning to “subsection (7) the” substitute <quotedText>“In this section a”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after “acting” insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">—</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p/></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>at the end insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>an expedited appeal within the meaning of section 82A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>an expedited related appeal within the meaning of section 24 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 that involves an asylum claim or a human rights claim.</p></content></level></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-4"><num>SCHEDULE 4<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 29</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Removal of asylum seeker to safe country</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13720"><heading>Amendments to section 77 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p><mod>In section 77 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (no removal while claim for asylum pending), after subsection (2) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>This section does not prevent a person being removed to, or being required to leave to go to, a State falling within subsection (2B).</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><intro><p>A State falls within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is a place where a person’s life and liberty are not threatened by reason of the person’s race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is a place from which a person will not be removed elsewhere other than in accordance with the Refugee Convention,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><intro><p>it is a place—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to which a person can be removed without their Convention rights under Article 3 (no torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment) being contravened, and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>from which a person will not be sent to another State in contravention of the person’s Convention rights, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the person is not a national or citizen of the State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><intro><p>any State to which Part 2 or 3 of Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 for the time being applies—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>is to be presumed to be a State falling within subsection (2B)(a) and (b), and</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is, unless the contrary is shown by a person to be the case in their particular circumstances, to be presumed to be a State falling within subsection (2B)(c)(i) and (ii);</p></content></level></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any State to which Part 4 of that Schedule for the time being applies is to be presumed to be a State falling within subsection (2B)(a) and (b);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a reference to anything being done in accordance with the Refugee Convention is a reference to the thing being done in accordance with the principles of the Convention, whether or not by a signatory to it;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state">State</term>” includes any territory outside of the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) of that section, for “subsection (2)” substitute <quotedText>“this section, “<term refersTo="#term-convention-rights" eId="term-convention-rights">Convention rights</term>” means the rights identified as Convention rights by section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (whether or not in relation to a State that is a party to the Convention); and”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13839"><heading>Amendments to Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004: introductory</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>Schedule 3 to the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (the “<term refersTo="#term-2004-act" eId="term-2004-act">2004 Act</term>”) (removal of asylum seeker to safe country) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13853"><heading>Amendments consequential on amendments to section 77 of the 2002 Act</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Omit paragraphs 4, 9, 14 and 18.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13864"><heading>Rebuttable presumption of safety of specified countries in relation to Convention rights</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Paragraph 3 (presumptions of safety) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In sub-paragraph (1), in the opening words, after “human rights claim” insert <quotedText>“(the “claimant”)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>After sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Unless the contrary is shown by the claimant to be the case in their particular circumstances, a State to which this Part applies is to be treated, in so far as relevant to the question mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), as a place—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to which a person can be removed without their Convention rights under Article 3 (no torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment) being contravened, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from which a person will not be sent to another State in contravention of their Convention rights.</p></content></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph (2), omit paragraph (b) (but not the final “and”).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In paragraph 5 (in country appeals in cases of removal to safe country)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (3), omit paragraph (b) (together with the preceding “or”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (4), in both places they appear, omit the words “to which this sub-paragraph applies”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (5).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e13943"><heading>Safe countries</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 1(1) (definitions), after the definition of “the Refugee Convention”, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-state">State</term>” includes any territory outside of the United Kingdom.</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2 (countries to which presumptions of safety in Part 2 of Schedule 3 apply)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (ba) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(bb)</num><content><p>Republic of Croatia,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after paragraph (o) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(oa)</num><content><p>Principality of Liechtenstein,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>In paragraph 20(1) (powers to amend list of safe countries by order)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the words from “add a State” to the end become paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after that paragraph (a) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remove a State from that list.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><intro><p>In paragraph 21 (procedure for orders under paragraph 20)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), in the opening words, for “20(1)” substitute <quotedText>“20(1)(a)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), in the opening words, for “20(2)(b)” substitute <quotedText>“20(1)(b) or (2)(b)”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e14052"><heading>Appeal rights</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>In paragraph 5 (appeal rights where person certified for removal to State to which Part 2 applies) in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), omit “from within the United Kingdom”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 6 (no out of country appeal rights).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><content><p>In paragraph 10 (appeal rights where person certified for removal to State to which Part 3 applies), in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), omit “from within the United Kingdom”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 11 (no out of country appeal rights).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>In paragraph 15 (appeal rights where person certified for removal to State to which Part 4 applies), in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), omit “from within the United Kingdom”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><content><p>Omit paragraph 16 (no out of country appeal rights).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><intro><p>In paragraph 19 (appeal rights where person certified for removal to a State safe for that person)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraphs (b) and (c), omit “from within the United Kingdom”;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-17-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (d).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e14116"><heading>Consequential amendments</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In section 92 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (place from which an appeal may be brought), omit—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subsection (2)(b) (and the preceding “or”);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsection (3)(b) (and the preceding “or”).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e14138"><heading>Transitional provision</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19" class="schProv1"><num>19</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The amendments made by paragraph <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-6">6</ref> do not apply to a case in which the Secretary of State made the certification under paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the 2004 Act before the coming into force of paragraph 6 of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The amendments made by paragraphs <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-11">11</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-13">13</ref>, <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-15">15</ref> and <ref href="#schedule-4-paragraph-17">17</ref> to the following provisions of Schedule 3 to the 2004 Act do not apply to a case in which the claim was certified as clearly unfounded by the Secretary of State before the coming into force of those paragraphs—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>paragraph 5(4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>paragraph 10(4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>paragraph 15(4);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-4-paragraph-19-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>paragraph 19(c).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-5"><num>SCHEDULE 5<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 42</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Penalty for failure to secure goods vehicle etc</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (carriers’ liability) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>For the italic heading before section 32 substitute <quotedText>“Penalties for failure to secure goods vehicle and for carrying clandestine entrants”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>Before section 32 (but after the italic heading before that section) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>31A</num><heading>Penalty for failure to secure goods vehicle etc</heading><subsection eId="d28e14241"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may impose a penalty on a person responsible for a goods vehicle which has arrived at a place mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d28e14268">(2)</ref> if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on its arrival at that place, the vehicle is not adequately secured against unauthorised access (see subsection <ref href="#d28e14298">(4)</ref>(a)), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person has not taken the actions specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#d28e14298">(4)</ref>(b) as actions to be taken by that person in relation to the securing of the vehicle against unauthorised access before or during its journey to that place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e14268"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Those places are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a place where immigration control is operated, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where the vehicle previously arrived at a place outside the United Kingdom where immigration control is operated and then journeyed to a place in the United Kingdom, that place in the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><content><p>A penalty may be imposed under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> regardless of whether any person has obtained unauthorised access to the vehicle during its journey to the place mentioned in subsection <ref href="#d28e14268">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e14298"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must specify in regulations for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>what is meant by a goods vehicle being adequately secured against unauthorised access, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the actions to be taken by each person responsible for a goods vehicle in relation to the securing of the vehicle against unauthorised access.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The actions that may be specified in regulations under subsection <ref href="#d28e14298">(4)</ref>(b) include, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>actions in relation to checking a person has not gained unauthorised access to the vehicle,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the reporting of any unauthorised access to the vehicle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the keeping of records to establish that other actions specified in the regulations have been taken.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e14346"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection <ref href="#d28e14298">(4)</ref>, the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In imposing a penalty under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must specify an amount which does not exceed the maximum prescribed for the purpose of this paragraph,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may impose separate penalties on more than one of the persons responsible for a goods vehicle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may not impose penalties which amount in aggregate to more than the maximum prescribed for the purpose of this paragraph.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>A penalty imposed under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> must be paid to the Secretary of State before the end of the prescribed period.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>A person is not liable to the imposition of a penalty under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> if that person’s failure to take the actions specified in regulations under subsection (4)(b) was as a result of duress.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><content><p>If a penalty is imposed under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> in relation to the arrival of a goods vehicle in a place outside the United Kingdom where immigration control is operated, a penalty may not be imposed in relation to the vehicle’s arrival in the United Kingdom as part of the same journey.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>A penalty may not be imposed on a person under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> if a penalty is imposed on that person under section 32(2) in respect of the same circumstances.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e14419"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>Where a penalty is imposed under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> on a person who is the driver of a goods vehicle pursuant to a contract (whether or not a contract of employment) with a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) who is the vehicle’s owner or hirer—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the driver and P are jointly and severally liable for the penalty imposed on the driver (whether or not a penalty is also imposed on P), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a provision of this Part about notification, objection or appeal has effect as if the penalty imposed on the driver were also imposed on P (whether or not a penalty is also imposed on P in P’s capacity as the owner or hirer of the vehicle).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(13)</num><content><p>In the case of a detached trailer, subsection <ref href="#d28e14419">(12)</ref> has effect as if a reference to the driver were a reference to the operator.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e14452"><num>(14)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section the persons responsible for a goods vehicle are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the goods vehicle is a detached trailer, the owner, hirer and operator of the trailer, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it is not, the owner, hirer and driver of the vehicle.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(15)</num><content><p>Where by virtue of subsection <ref href="#d28e14452">(14)</ref> a person is responsible for a goods vehicle in more than one capacity, a separate penalty may be imposed on the person under subsection <ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> in respect of each capacity.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(16)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-immigration-control">immigration control</term>” means United Kingdom immigration control and includes any United Kingdom immigration control operated in a prescribed control zone outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 32 (penalty for carrying clandestine entrants) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (2A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may reduce the amount of a penalty under this section if the responsible person can show that they took the actions specified in regulations under subsection (2C) in relation to the securing of the transporter against unauthorised access.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must specify in regulations the actions that a responsible person must have taken in order to be eligible for a reduction in the amount of a penalty.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2D)</num><intro><p>The actions that may be specified in regulations under subsection (2C) include, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>actions in relation to checking a person has not gained unauthorised access to the transporter,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the reporting of any unauthorised access to the transporter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the keeping of records to establish that other actions specified in the regulations have been taken.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2E)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (2C), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>For subsection (4) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Where a penalty is imposed under subsection (2) on a person who is the driver of a vehicle pursuant to a contract (whether or not a contract of employment) with a person (“<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>”) who is the vehicle’s owner or hirer—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the driver and P are jointly and severally liable for the penalty imposed on the driver (whether or not a penalty is also imposed on P), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a provision of this Part about notification, objection or appeal has effect as if the penalty imposed on the driver were also imposed on P (whether or not a penalty is also imposed on P in P’s capacity as the owner or hirer of the vehicle).</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>After subsection (6A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6B)</num><content><p>A penalty may not be imposed on a person under subsection (2) if a penalty is imposed on that person under section 31A<ref href="#d28e14241">(1)</ref> in respect of the same circumstances.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 32A (level of penalty: code of practice) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>Before subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>A1</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must issue a code of practice specifying matters to be considered in determining the amount of a penalty under section 31A.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>B1</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must have regard to the code (in addition to any other matters the Secretary of State thinks relevant)—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when imposing a penalty under section 31A, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when considering a notice of objection under section 35(4) in relation to a penalty under section 31A.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (2)(b), after “35(4)” insert <quotedText>“in relation to a penalty under section 32”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (3) for “the code” substitute <quotedText>“a code under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (4) for “the draft code” substitute <quotedText>“a draft code”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (5) for “the code” in the first place it occurs substitute <quotedText>“a code under this section”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-5-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (6) for “the code” substitute <quotedText>“a code”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><content><p>Omit section 33 (prevention of clandestine entrants: code of practice).</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 34 (defences to claim that penalty is due under section 32) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (3).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (b) insert <quotedText>“and”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for paragraph (c) substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the carrier had taken the actions specified in regulations under subsection (3B) in relation to the securing of the wagon against unauthorised access.</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level 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class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the reporting of any unauthorised access to the wagon, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>actions in relation to the keeping of records to establish that other actions specified in the regulations have been taken.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3D)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (3B), the Secretary of State must consult such persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-7-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Omit subsection (4).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 35 (procedure for penalties and objections against penalties) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-000ea31bd8c2e80cac64fb663cd2d32a" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(2)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In subsection (1) after “section” insert <quotedText>“31A or”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-5-paragraph-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>at the end of paragraph (d) insert <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">and</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" 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ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A document which is to be issued to or served on a person outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of this section may be issued or served—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by post,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by facsimile transmission,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by electronic mail, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in another prescribed manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(7)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide that a document issued or served in a manner listed in subsection (6) in accordance with the regulations is to be taken to have been received at a time specified by or determined in accordance with the 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was based was ill-founded in respect of all or any of the penalties to which it related.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>But subsection (8) does not apply if the Secretary of State was acting unreasonably in issuing the penalty notice.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A document which is to be issued to or served on a person outside the United Kingdom for the purposes of this section may be issued or served—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in person,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by post,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by facsimile transmission,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by electronic mail, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(e)</num><content><p>in another prescribed manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State 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access.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(1B)</num><content><p>In subsection (1A) “<term refersTo="#term-container">container</term>” means any container or other thing which is designed or adapted to be carried by a goods vehicle.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-6"><num>SCHEDULE 6<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 43(2)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Working in United Kingdom waters: consequential and related amendments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e15242"><heading><ref eId="c00014" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1971/77">Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>The Immigration Act 1971 is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>In section 8 (exceptions for seamen etc), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a member of the crew of a ship who is an offshore worker within the meaning of section 11A.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p><mod>In section 11 (references to entry etc), after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1ZA)</num><content><p>See also section 11A (additional means by which persons 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eId="schedule-6-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (2A), for “section 25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“this Part”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 28L (interpretation of Part 3) —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), at the beginning insert <quotedText>“Subject to subsection (1A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after subsection (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(1A)</num><content><p>In this Part “premises” also includes any artificial island, installation or structure (including one in the territorial sea adjacent to the United Kingdom).</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 28M (enforcement powers in relation to ships: England and Wales), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “section” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 24B,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “, and” substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In section 28N (enforcement powers in relation to ships: Scotland), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “section” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 24B,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “, and” substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 28O (enforcement powers in relation to ships: Northern Ireland), in subsection (2)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “section” substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>section 24B,</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “, and” substitute <quotedText startQuote="&#x201C;">, or</quotedText><quotedStructure endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, and</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (administrative provision as to control on entry etc) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 2—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “who have” to “United Kingdom)” substitute <quotedText>“within sub-paragraph (1A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>The persons are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>any person who has arrived in the United Kingdom by ship or aircraft (including transit passengers, members of the crew and others not seeking to enter the United Kingdom);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any person who has arrived in United Kingdom waters by ship or aircraft who the immigration officer has reason to believe is an offshore worker.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(1B)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph (1A), “<term refersTo="#term-offshore-worker">offshore worker</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” have the same meaning as in section 11A.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 27—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph (1) also applies to the captain of a ship or aircraft arriving in United Kingdom waters if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>there are offshore workers on board, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an immigration officer has informed the captain that they wish to examine any person on board in the exercise of the power under paragraph 2.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(1B)</num><content><p>In sub-paragraph (1A), “<term refersTo="#term-offshore-worker">offshore worker</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” have the same meaning as in section 11A.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 27B—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>This paragraph also applies to ships or aircraft—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which have offshore workers on board, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>have arrived, or are expected to arrive, in United Kingdom waters, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>have left, or are expected to leave, United Kingdom waters.</p></content></level></level></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (9A) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(9B)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-offshore-worker">Offshore worker</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” have the same meaning in this paragraph as in section 11A.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In paragraph 27BA—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (1) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(1A)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may also make regulations requiring responsible persons in respect of ships or aircraft—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which have offshore workers on board, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>which—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>have arrived, or are expected to arrive, in United Kingdom waters, or</p></content></level><level class="para2"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>have left, or are expected to leave, United Kingdom waters,</p></content></level></level><wrapUp><p>to supply information to the Secretary of State or an immigration officer.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">;</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (2), after “(1)” insert <quotedText>“or (1A)”</quotedText>;</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-6-paragraph-9-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>after sub-paragraph (5) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><subparagraph><num>(5A)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, “<term refersTo="#term-offshore-workers">offshore workers</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” have the same meaning as in section 11A.</p></content></subparagraph></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 4A (maritime enforcement powers) is amended as follows.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 1(2), after the opening words insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2006-act">the 2006 Act</term>” means the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 2(1)(a), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 3(1)(a), for “25, 25A and 25B” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25, 25A or 25B of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 4(1), for “25, 25A or 25B” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25, 25A or 25B of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 12(2), after the opening words insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2006-act">the 2006 Act</term>” means the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 13(1)(a), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 14(1)(a), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 15(1), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 23(2), after the opening words insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-2006-act">the 2006 Act</term>” means the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 24(1)(a), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 25(1)(a), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-10-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p><mod>In paragraph 26(1), for “25 or 25A” substitute <quotedText>“24B, 25 or 25A of this Act or section 21 of the 2006 Act”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d28e15850"><heading><ref eId="c00015" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2006/13">Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13)</ref></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-6-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p><mod>In section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (offence of employing a person who is disqualified from employment by their immigration status), after subsection (3) insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>Proceedings for an offence under this section that is committed in the territorial sea adjacent to the United Kingdom may be taken, and the offence may for all incidental purposes be treated as having been committed, in any place in the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>Section 3 of the Territorial Waters Jurisdiction Act 1878 (consent of Secretary of State for certain prosecutions) does not apply to proceedings for an offence under this section.</p></content></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-7"><num>SCHEDULE 7<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 45</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Maritime enforcement</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Part 3A of the Immigration Act 1971 (maritime enforcement) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p><mod>Before section 28M insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28LA</num><heading>Enforcement powers in relation to ships: United Kingdom</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An immigration officer or an enforcement officer may exercise the powers set out in Part A1 of Schedule 4A (“Part A1 powers”) in relation to any of the following in United Kingdom waters, foreign waters or international waters—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a United Kingdom ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a ship without nationality;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a foreign ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a ship registered under the law of a relevant territory.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But Part A1 powers may be exercised only—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for the purpose of preventing, detecting, investigating or prosecuting a relevant offence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in accordance with the rest of this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The authority of the Secretary of State is required before an immigration officer or an enforcement officer may exercise Part A1 powers in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a United Kingdom ship in foreign waters,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a ship without nationality,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e15973"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a foreign ship, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e15979"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a ship registered under the law of a relevant territory.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><intro><p>In section 28M (enforcement powers in relation to ships: England and Wales)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“An English and Welsh constable”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “an immigration officer,”, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or an enforcement officer”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>In section 28N (enforcement powers in relation to ships: Scotland)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“A Scottish constable”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “an immigration officer,”, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or an enforcement officer”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>In section 28O (enforcement powers in relation to ships: Northern Ireland)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1) for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“A Northern Ireland constable”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>in subsection (3)—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>omit “an immigration officer,”, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-5-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>omit “or an enforcement officer”.</p></content></level></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In section 28P (hot pursuit of ships in United Kingdom waters)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (1), for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“An English and Welsh constable”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (3), for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“A Scottish constable”</quotedText>,</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p><mod>in subsection (5), for the words from “An immigration officer” to “enforcement officer” substitute <quotedText>“A Northern Ireland constable”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in subsection (10), omit “or an enforcement officer”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><content><p><mod>After section 28P insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><section><num>28PA</num><heading>Power to seize and dispose of ships etc.</heading><subsection><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an immigration officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a ship has been used in the commission of a relevant offence, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ship is in United Kingdom waters or otherwise in the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subject to subsection <ref href="#d28e16174">(3)</ref>, the immigration officer may seize the ship and any property relating to the operation or use of the ship.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e16174"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The authority of the Secretary of State is required before an immigration officer may seize anything under this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e16180"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If an immigration officer seizes a foreign ship or a ship registered under the law of a relevant territory, the Secretary of State must notify the home state or relevant territory in question that the ship has been seized.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In subsection <ref href="#d28e16180">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-home-state">home state</term>”, in relation to a foreign ship, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the State in which the ship is registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the State whose flag the ship is otherwise entitled to fly.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Where a ship without nationality, or property relating to the operation or use of a ship without nationality, is seized under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 26 of the UK Borders Act 2007 (disposal of property) and any regulations made under that section do not apply in respect of that ship or other property, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subsections <ref href="#d28e16234">(7)</ref> to <ref href="#d28e16313">(12)</ref> apply instead.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e16234"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>return the ship or other property to the person whom the Secretary of State believes to be its owner, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e16246"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>after the relevant period—</p></intro><level class="para2"><num>(i)</num><content><p>dispose of the ship or other property, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="d28e16258"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>determine that the ship or other property is to be retained to be used in the course of, or in connection with, a function under the Immigration Acts.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection><num>(8)</num><content><p>On the making of a determination under subsection <ref href="#d28e16258">(7)(b)(ii)</ref>, the ship or other property vests in the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(9)</num><content><p>The relevant period is the period of 31 days beginning with the date on which the ship or other property was seized.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Before exercising a power under subsection <ref href="#d28e16246">(7)(b)</ref>, the Secretary of State must make reasonable efforts to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>ascertain the identity of the owner of the ship or other property, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e16294"><num>(b)</num><content><p>subject to subsection <ref href="#d28e16303">(11)</ref>, notify that person that the ship or other property has been seized.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="d28e16303"><num>(11)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State is not required to notify a person under subsection <ref href="#d28e16294">(10)(b)</ref> if to do so may prejudice any criminal investigation or criminal proceedings.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="d28e16313"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>Disposal under this section may be in any manner the Secretary of State thinks fit, including—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by sale;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by dismantling;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by destruction;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by donation of the ship or other property to a charity or other not-for-profit body.</p></content></level></subsection></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><intro><p>In section 28Q (interpretation of Part 3A)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>at the appropriate places insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-foreign-waters">foreign waters</term>” means the sea and other waters within the seaward limits of the territorial sea adjacent to any relevant territory or any State other than the United Kingdom;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-international-waters">international waters</term>” means waters beyond the territorial sea of the United Kingdom or of any other State or relevant territory;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-part-a1-powers">Part A1 powers</term>” means the powers set out in Part A1 of Schedule 4A;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-offence">relevant offence</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an offence under section 24(A1), (B1), (D1) or (E1), 24B, 25 or 25A,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an offence under section 25B to the extent that the section continues to apply by virtue of regulation 5(7) of the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (<ref eId="c00016" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1309">S.I. 2020/1309</ref>),</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an offence under section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an offence under section 1 of the Criminal Attempts Act 1981 or Article 3 of the Criminal Attempts and Conspiracy (Northern Ireland) Order 1983 (<ref eId="c00017" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/nisi/1983/1120">S.I. 1983/1120 (N.I. 13)</ref>), or in Scotland at common law, of attempting to commit an offence mentioned in paragraph (a) to (c);”, and</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">,</inline></mod></p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-united-kingdom-waters">United Kingdom waters</term>” means the sea and other waters within the seaward limits of the United Kingdom’s territorial sea;</p></content></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">, and</inline></mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for the definition of ship substitute—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ship">ship</term>” includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>every description of vessel (including a hovercraft), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other structure (whether with or without means of propulsion) constructed or used to carry persons, goods, plant or machinery by water;</p></content></level></hcontainer></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>Schedule 4A (enforcement powers in relation to ships) is amended as follows.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p><mod>Before Part 1, insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><part><num>PART A1</num><heading>United Kingdom</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Introductory</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>A1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Part of this Schedule sets out the powers exercisable by immigration officers and enforcement officers (referred to in this Part of this Schedule as “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-officers">relevant officers</term>”) under section 28LA.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In this Part of this Schedule—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-items-subject-to-legal-privilege">items subject to legal privilege</term>” means items in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege (in Scotland, to confidentiality of communications) could be maintained in legal proceedings;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-ship">the ship</term>” means the ship in relation to which the powers set out in this Part of this Schedule are exercised.</p></content></hcontainer></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Power to stop, board, divert and detain</heading><paragraph eId="d28e16523" class="schProv1"><num>B1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a relevant offence is being, or has been, committed on the ship, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the ship is otherwise being used in connection with the commission of a relevant offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16545"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant officer may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>stop the ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>board the ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e16563"><num>(c)</num><content><p>require the ship to be taken to any place (on land or on water) in the United Kingdom or elsewhere and detained there;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e16569"><num>(d)</num><content><p>require the ship to leave United Kingdom waters.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant officer may require the master of the ship or any member of its crew to take such action as is necessary for the purposes of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16545">(2)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Where a ship is required to be taken to a place under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16563">(2)(c)</ref>, the relevant officer may require any person on board the ship to take such action as is reasonably necessary to ensure that person is taken to that place or to any other place determined by the relevant officer.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where a ship is required to leave United Kingdom waters under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16569">(2)(d)</ref>, the relevant officer may require any person on board the ship to take such action as is reasonably necessary to ensure that person leaves United Kingdom waters.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16602"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The authority of the Secretary of State is required before a relevant officer may exercise the power under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16563">(2)(c)</ref> to require the ship to be taken to any place—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>within a State other than the United Kingdom, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>within a relevant territory.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>But a relevant officer acting under authority given under section 28LA<ref href="#d28e15973">(3)(c)</ref> or <ref href="#d28e15979">(d)</ref> in relation to a foreign ship or a ship registered under the law of a relevant territory may require the ship to be taken to a place mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16641">(8)</ref> without authority under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16602">(6)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16641"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Those places are—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a place in the home state or relevant territory in question, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the home state or relevant territory requests, a place in any other State or relevant territory willing to receive the ship.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16659"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A relevant officer must give notice in writing to the master of any ship detained under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(10)</num><content><p>The notice must state that the ship is to be detained until the notice is withdrawn by the giving of a further notice in writing signed by a relevant officer.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(11)</num><content><p>The requirement to give notice under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16659">(9)</ref> does not apply where it is not reasonably possible to identify who is the master of the ship.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph “<term refersTo="#term-home-state">home state</term>”, in relation to a foreign ship, means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the State in which the ship is registered, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the State whose flag the ship is otherwise entitled to fly.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Power to search and obtain information</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>C1</num><subparagraph eId="d28e16709"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that there is evidence on the ship (other than items subject to legal privilege) relating—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to a relevant offence or,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to an offence that is connected with a relevant offence.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16727"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant officer may search—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anyone on the ship;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything on the ship (including cargo).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16751"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant officer may require a person on the ship to give information about themselves or about anything on the ship.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power to search conferred by sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16727">(2)</ref>—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is only a power to search to the extent that it is reasonably required for the purpose of discovering evidence of the kind mentioned in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16709">(1)</ref>, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of a search of a person, does not authorise a relevant officer to require the person to remove any clothing in public other than an outer coat, jacket or gloves.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16781"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In exercising a power conferred by sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16727">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#d28e16751">(3)</ref> a relevant officer may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>open any containers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="d28e16799"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require the production of documents, books or records relating to the ship or anything on it (but not including anything the relevant officer has reasonable grounds to believe is an item subject to legal privilege);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make photographs or copies of anything the production of which the relevant officer has power to require.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power in sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16799">(5)(b)</ref> to require the production of documents, books or records includes, in relation to documents, books or records kept in electronic form, power to require the provision of the documents, books or records in a form in which they are legible and can be taken away.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16781">(5)</ref> is without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred by sub-paragraphs <ref href="#d28e16727">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#d28e16751">(3)</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power conferred by this paragraph may be exercised on the ship or elsewhere.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Power of arrest and seizure</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>D1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable grounds to suspect that a relevant offence has been, or is being, committed on the ship.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>The relevant officer may arrest without a warrant anyone whom the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of the offence.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant officer may seize and retain anything found on the ship which appears to the officer to be evidence of the offence (but not including anything that the officer has reasonable grounds to believe to be an item subject to legal privilege).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A power conferred by this paragraph may be exercised on the ship or elsewhere.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Protective searches of persons</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>E1</num><subparagraph eId="d28e16879"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A relevant officer may search a person found on the ship for anything which the officer has reasonable grounds to believe the person might use to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>cause physical injury,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>cause damage to property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>endanger the safety of any ship.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The power conferred by sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16879">(1)</ref> may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>only if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that anything of a kind mentioned in that sub-paragraph is concealed on the person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>only to the extent that it is reasonably required for the purpose of discovering any such thing.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16924"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The relevant officer may seize and retain anything which the officer has grounds to believe might—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>cause physical injury,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>cause damage to property, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>endanger the safety of any ship.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the person is detained, nothing seized under sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16924">(3)</ref> may be retained when the person is released from detention.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>A power conferred by this paragraph to search a person does not authorise a relevant officer to require the person to remove any clothing in public other than an outer coat, jacket or gloves, but it does authorise the search of a person’s mouth.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>A power conferred by this paragraph may be exercised on the ship or elsewhere.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Search for nationality documents</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>F1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><content><p>A relevant officer may require a person found on the ship to produce a nationality document.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e16982"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The relevant officer may search a person found on the ship where the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a nationality document is concealed on the person.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The power conferred by sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e16982">(2)</ref> may be exercised—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>only if the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a nationality document is concealed on the person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>only to the extent that it is reasonably required for the purpose of discovering any such document.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subject as follows, the officer may seize and retain a nationality document for as long as the officer believes the person to whom it relates will arrive in the United Kingdom by virtue of the exercise of the power under paragraph <ref href="#d28e16523">B1</ref>.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>The power to retain a nationality document under sub-paragraph (4) does not affect any other power of an immigration officer to retain a document.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where a nationality document has been seized and retained by a relevant officer who is not an immigration officer, the document must be passed to an immigration officer as soon as is practicable after the ship has arrived in the United Kingdom.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The power conferred by this paragraph to search a person does not authorise a relevant officer to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the person to remove any clothing in public other than an outer coat, jacket or gloves, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>seize and retain any document the officer has reasonable grounds to believe to be an item subject to legal privilege.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In this paragraph a “<term refersTo="#term-nationality-document">nationality document</term>”, in relation to a person, means any document which might—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>establish the person’s identity, nationality or citizenship, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>indicate the place from which the person has travelled to the United Kingdom or to which the person is proposing to go.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(9)</num><content><p>A power conferred by this paragraph may be exercised on the ship or elsewhere.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Assistants</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>G1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A relevant officer may—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>be accompanied by other persons, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take equipment or materials,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>to assist the officer in the exercise of powers under this Part of this Schedule.</p></wrapUp></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person accompanying a relevant officer under sub-paragraph (1) may perform any of the officer’s functions under this Part of this Schedule, but only under the officer’s supervision.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Reasonable force</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>H1</num><content><p>A relevant officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Evidence of authority</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>I1</num><content><p>A relevant officer must produce evidence of the relevant officer’s authority if asked to do so.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Protection of relevant officers</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>J1</num><intro><p>A relevant officer is not liable in any criminal or civil proceedings for anything done in the purported performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule if the court is satisfied that—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the act was done in good faith, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>there were reasonable grounds for doing it.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Offences under the law of England and Wales</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>K1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence under the law of England and Wales if the person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>intentionally obstructs a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in England and Wales, England and Wales waters, foreign waters or international waters, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of such functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person who provides information in response to a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in England and Wales, England and Wales waters, foreign waters or international waters commits an offence under the law of England and Wales if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information is false in a material particular, and the person either knows it is, or is reckless as to whether it is, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person intentionally fails to disclose any material particular.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A relevant officer may arrest without warrant anyone whom the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of an offence under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="d28e17197"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 51 weeks, to a fine or to both.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(5)</num><content><p>In the application of sub-paragraph <ref href="#d28e17197">(4)</ref> in relation to an offence committed before the coming into force of section 281(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 the reference to 51 weeks is to be read as a reference to 6 months.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Offences under the law of Scotland</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>L1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence under the law of Scotland if the person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>intentionally obstructs a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in Scotland, Scotland waters, foreign waters or international waters, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of such functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person who provides information in response to a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in Scotland, Scotland waters, foreign waters or international waters commits an offence under the law of Scotland if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information is false in a material particular, and the person either knows it is, or is reckless as to whether it is, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person intentionally fails to disclose any material particular.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A relevant officer may arrest without warrant anyone whom the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of an offence under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Offences under the law of Northern Ireland</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>M1</num><subparagraph><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence under the law of Northern Ireland if the person—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>intentionally obstructs a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland waters, foreign waters or international waters, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of such functions.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person who provides information in response to a requirement made by a relevant officer in the performance of functions under this Part of this Schedule in Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland waters, foreign waters or international waters commits an offence under the law of Northern Ireland if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the information is false in a material particular, and the person either knows it is, or is reckless as to whether it is, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the person intentionally fails to disclose any material particular.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(3)</num><content><p>A relevant officer may arrest without warrant anyone whom the officer has reasonable grounds for suspecting to be guilty of an offence under this paragraph.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this paragraph is liable on summary conviction to a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>In paragraph 1(1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “immigration officers,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “and enforcement officers”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>In paragraph 4—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (2) omit “constable or”, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in sub-paragraph (3) omit “constable or”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>In paragraph 6—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (5), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (6), for the words from “Where” to “the document” substitute <quotedText>“A nationality document that has been seized and retained by a relevant officer”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><intro><p>In paragraph 12(1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “immigration officers,”, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-14-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “and enforcement officers”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><intro><p>In paragraph 17—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (5), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-15-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (6), for the words from “Where” to “the document” substitute <quotedText>“A nationality document that has been seized and retained by a relevant officer”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><intro><p>In paragraph 23—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit “immigration officers,” and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-16-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>omit “and enforcement officers”.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-17" class="schProv1"><num>17</num><content><p>In paragraph 26(3) omit “constable or”.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18" class="schProv1"><num>18</num><intro><p>In paragraph 28—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>omit sub-paragraph (5), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-7-paragraph-18-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>in sub-paragraph (6), for the words from “Where” to “the document” substitute <quotedText>“A nationality document that has been seized and retained by a relevant officer”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-8"><num>SCHEDULE 8<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 47(11)</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Prisoners returning to the UK: Modifications of Criminal Justice Act 2003</heading><content><p>This is the Schedule to be inserted after Schedule 19A to the Criminal Justice Act 2003—</p><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double"><hcontainer name="schedule"><num>SCHEDULE 19B<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 261</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Prisoners returning to the UK: Modifications of Chapter 6 of Part 12</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Modification of dates for referral to the Board</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Paragraph 2 applies where section 244ZC(2), 244A(2) or 246A(4) (when read with section 260(4A)) would require the Secretary of State to refer a person’s case to the Board on a day falling before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the person is returned to custody.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>2</num><content><p>The applicable provision is to be read as requiring the Secretary of State to refer the person’s case to the Board at any time up to the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the person is returned to custody.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2, a person returns to custody when the person, having returned to the United Kingdom, is detained (whether or not in prison) in pursuance of their sentence.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Person removed after Board had directed release but before being released</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>4</num><intro><p>Paragraphs 5 and 6 apply where, before a person’s removal from the United Kingdom—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Board had directed their release under section 244ZC, 244A or 246A, but</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they had not been released on licence.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>5</num><content><p>The direction of the Board is to be treated as having no effect.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>The person is to be treated as if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they had been recalled under section 254 on the day on which they returned to the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they were not suitable for automatic release (see section 255A).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Person removed after referral to the Board but before disposal of the reference</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>Paragraph 8 applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>before a person’s removal from prison their case had been referred to the Board under section 244ZB(3), 244ZC(2), 244A(2) or 246A(4), and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reference lapsed under section 260(4B) because the person was removed from the United Kingdom before the Board had disposed of the reference.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>8</num><content><p>Section 244ZC(2), 244A(2) or 246A(4) (as applicable) is to be read as requiring the Secretary of State to refer the person’s case to the Board before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the person is returned to custody.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>9</num><content><p>For the purposes of paragraph 8, a person returns to custody when the person, having returned to the United Kingdom, is detained (whether or not in prison) in pursuance of their sentence.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Person removed after having been recalled to prison</heading><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>Paragraphs 11 and 12 apply where, at the time of a person’s removal from prison under section 260, the person was in prison following recall under section 254.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>11</num><content><p>Any direction of the Board made in relation to the person under section 255C or 256A before their return to the United Kingdom is to be treated as having no effect.</p></content></paragraph><paragraph class="schProv1"><num>12</num><intro><p>The person is to be treated as if—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>they had been recalled under section 254 on the day on which they returned to the United Kingdom, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>they were not suitable for automatic release (see section 255A).</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></hcontainer></hcontainer>