Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
S. 84(4)(c) omitted (17.11.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(c)
Words in s. 90(4) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 37(4), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
S. 141(7)(f) substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 57(2), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(j)
Words in s. 100(3) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/866), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 118(3) (with art. 6, Sch. 3)
Words in s. 115(5) inserted (1.1.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 138(3), 170(3)(4); S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2
S. 87(5) omitted (18.1.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 35(b) (with Sch. 5)
S. 165 in force at 1.8.2003 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2003/1862, art. 2
Sch. 5 para. 9(1)(a) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
S. 34(1) substituted (8.12.2002 for certain purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 6(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Word in Sch. 11 para. 4(b) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(2)(a), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)
Words in s. 87(4) substituted (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 7 para. 5(2)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(c)
S. 35A in force at 13.2.2023 for specified purposes by S.I. 2023/34, art. 2
S. 15 repealed (1.4.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 77(5), 162(1), Sch. 9 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 3, 4, Sch. 2 paras. 1(2), 5)
S. 95(2)-(7) applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 (c. 42), s. 208(1), Sch. 15 para. 2(7) (with s. 19(3))
Word in Sch. 11 para. 5(b) omitted (12.7.2016) by virtue of Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 53(3)(a), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)
S. 36A inserted (8.12.2002 for specified purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 10 (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Sch. 5 para. 9(1)(c) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 37(5)(i), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
S. 34(3) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1)(4)(c), Sch. 5 para. 7(2); S.I. 2023/33, reg. 2(1)(c)(ii)(2) (with reg. 4)
Sch. 5 para. 3(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 37(5)(c), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
S. 115(1)(ha) inserted (1.1.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 138(2), 170(3)(4); S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2
Words in s. 43(1) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1)(4)(c), Sch. 5 para. 12(2)(b); S.I. 2023/33, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 4)
S. 110(9)(c) and word added (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 60(1), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
S. 36(2AA) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1)(4)(c), Sch. 5 para. 10(4); S.I. 2023/33, reg. 2(1)(c)(iv)(2) (with reg. 4)
S. 20(1)(a)(b) substituted for s. 20(1)(a)-(f) (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 55(3), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(h)
S. 170(7): power extended (28.4.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 86(5)(6)(e), 87(3)(c)
S. 84(4)(b) omitted (17.11.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(c)
Words in s. 153 substituted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 66(2)(3)(f), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
S. 159 extended (2.7.2018) by The Short-term Holding Facility Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/409), rules 1, 57(d) (with rule 3)
S. 157A inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 6(4), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(e)
S. 35A(3)(b) and word omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1)(4)(c), Sch. 5 para. 9(3)(b); S.I. 2023/33, reg. 2(1)(c)(iv)(2) (with reg. 4)
Words in s. 112(4) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 90(c); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Words in s. 152 substituted (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 66(2)(3)(e), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 5 para. 4(4) substituted (18.10.2012) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2595), arts. 1(2), 9(5)(b) (with arts. 24-28)
S. 115(1)(e) repealed (1.4.2013 for specified purposes) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9, 10, Sch. 5)
Sch. 5 para. 1(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2004) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 37(5)(b), 48(3); S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 14 para. 97 repealed (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 5)
Words in s. 90(5) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(4)(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
S. 143 repealed (1.7.2021) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 17(2); S.I. 2021/771, reg. 2(b)
Words in s. 90(3) inserted (1.4.2011) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 18 para. 15(3) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2011/720, art. 2(c)
S. 20 heading substituted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 55(2), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(h)
S. 32 cross-heading substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1)(4)(c), Sch. 5 para. 2; S.I. 2023/33, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 4)
S. 24(1)(aa) inserted (14.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 56(2)(a), 75(2)
Words in s. 33(2)(b) repealed (8.12.2002 for specified purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 5, Sch. 9 (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch.; S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Word in s. 141(9)(b) inserted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 29(4)(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))
S. 20A inserted (12.7.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 55(11), 94(1); S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(h)
Sch. 14 paras. 126-129 repealed (1.4.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 9 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 3, 4)
S. 144A inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 14(2), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(m)
Words in s. 10(1) omitted (20.11.2023) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 46(2)(b), 87(1); S.I. 2023/1130, reg. 2(a) (with reg. 3)
Sch. 14 paras. 120-121 repealed (1.4.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 9 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 3, 4)
Sch. 5 para. 5(3)(aa) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
Sch. 5 para. 9(1A) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
Sch. 5 para. 10A(2)(a) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), Sch. 9 paras 69(2); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
S. 89(2)-(2B) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
Sch. 5 para. 9(4)(a) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
Sch. 5 para. 5(3)(za) modified (17.11.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 paras. 68, 69; S.I. 2014/2771, art. 5(d)
S. 82(3) added (1.4.2004) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 123(3), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 3, 4, Sch. 2 para. 5) (as amended (21.5.2003) by S.I. 2003/1339, art. 3 and (19.11.2003) by S.I. 2003/2993, art. 3)
Word in s. 35(2)(d)(i) substituted (14.11.2002 for certain purposes, 8.12.2002 for certain further purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Word in s. 35(9) substituted (4.11.2002 for certain purposes, 8.12.2002 for certain further purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(4)(b) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Word in s. 36(1) substituted (8.12.2002 for specified purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 9(2)(a) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Words in s. 103(6) substituted (31.3.2005) by Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19), ss. 10(3)(b), 48(3) (with s. 10(6)); S.I. 2005/372, art. 2
Words in s. 37(2) substituted (14.11.2002 for specified purposes, 8.12.2002 for specified purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(3) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Word in s. 35(9) substituted (4.11.2002 for certain purposes, 8.12.2002 for certain further purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(4)(a) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
S. 35(3)-(7) substituted for s. 35(3)-(8) (14.11.2002 for certain purposes, 8.12.2002 for certain further purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 7(3) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
Words in s. 37(1) substituted (14.11.2002 for specified purposes, 8.12.2002 for specified purposes, 11.5.2012 for specified purposes, 13.2.2023 for specified purposes) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 162(1), Sch. 8 para. 11(2) (with s. 159); S.I. 2002/2811, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 4); S.I. 2012/1263, art. 2; S.I. 2023/32, art. 2(1)(b)(2)
S. 170(7): power extended (2.12.2025) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 64(5)(6)(b), 65(3)(d)
Sch. 5 para. 17A and cross-heading inserted (2.12.2025) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(e), Sch. 1 para. 18
Ss. 84A, 84B inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 8
Ss. 92C-92H inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 9
S. 141(7)(c)(i)-(iv) substituted for words (with effect retrospectively in accordance with s. 44(17) of the amending Act) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(7)(a), 65(3)(b)
Words in s. 141(7)(f)(ii) inserted (with effect retrospectively in accordance with s. 44(17) of the amending Act) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(7)(b), 65(3)(b)
S. 141(8)(c)(i)(ii) substituted for words (with effect retrospectively in accordance with s. 44(17) of the amending Act) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(8), 65(3)(b)
S. 141(9)(c)(zi) inserted (with effect retrospectively in accordance with s. 44(17) of the amending Act) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(9)(a), 65(3)(b)
Words in s. 141(9)(c)(i) inserted (with effect retrospectively in accordance with s. 44(17) of the amending Act) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(9)(b), 65(3)(b)
S. 166(5)(czb) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 10(1)
S. 166(5)(e) and word inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 15(1)
Words in Sch. 5 para. 6(3) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 11(2)
Sch. 5 para. 9(1C)-(1F) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 14(4)(b)
Words in Sch. 5 para. 9(1) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 11(3)
Sch. 5 para. 9(1)(f) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 14(4)(a)
Words in Sch. 5 para. 12(1)(a) substituted (2.12.2025) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(e), Sch. 1 para. 16
Word in Sch. 5 para. 16(1) substituted (2.12.2025) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(e), Sch. 1 para. 17
S. 93A inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 12; S.I. 2026/59, reg. 2(e)(ii)
S. 141(5)(f)(g) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(2)(b), 65(3)(f)(4)
Words in s. 144(1) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(6), 65(3)(f)(4)
S. 166(5)(cza) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 3(1) (with Sch. 1 para. 3(2)); S.I. 2026/59, reg. 2(e)(i)
S. 82(4)(5) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 2; S.I. 2026/59, reg. 2(e)(i)
S. 141(6A) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(3), 65(3)(f)(4)
S. 141(17) omitted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(5), 65(3)(f)(4)
Word in s. 141(5)(d) omitted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(2)(a), 65(3)(f)(4)
S. 141(12)(e) inserted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(4)(b), 65(3)(f)(4)
Words in s. 141(12)(b) substituted (2.12.2025 for specified purposes, 2.2.2026 in so far as not already in force) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 47(4)(a), 65(3)(f)(4)
Sch. 6 para. 5 substituted (2.2.2026) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(1), Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 2026/59, reg. 2(e)(ii)
S. 40(1)-(1C) substituted for s. 40(1) (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(2), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
S. 40(4A)(4B) inserted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(5), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
S. 40(2) omitted (20.3.2026) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(3), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
Words in s. 40(4) substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(4), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
Words in s. 40(5) substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(6), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
Words in s. 40(6) substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(7), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
Words in s. 40(10) substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(8), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
S. 40 heading substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(9)(a), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
S. 40 cross-heading substituted (20.3.2026) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 76(9)(b), 87(1) (which amendment is extended (with modifications) (Guernsey) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by S.I. 2025/1138, arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 2); S.I. 2026/165, reg. 2
Sch. A1 para. 17 omitted (7.4.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), s. 159(3), Sch. 10 para. 70 (with s. 147, Sch. 11); S.I. 2026/323, reg. 4(1)(55)(c)
Defences to claim that penalty is due under section 32.
The Immigration Appeal Tribunal.
The Immigration Appeal Tribunal.
Limitations on acting under supervision: other sanctions
Offences.
Failure of sponsor to maintain.
Fingerprinting.
Minor and consequential amendments, transitional provisions and repeals.
Procedural requirements as to applications.
Minor and consequential amendments, transitional provisions and repeals.
Prison officers and prisoner custody officers
8
A reference in this Schedule to a detainee custody officer includes a reference to a prison officer or prisoner custody officer exercising custodial functions.
Prison officers and prisoner custody officers
9
A reference in this Schedule to a detainee custody officer includes a reference to a prison officer or prisoner custody officer exercising custodial functions.
Power to require evidence.
Notice of marriage.
Procedural requirements as to applications.
92A
- (1) On an application made by the Commissioner a justice of the peace may issue a warrant authorising the Commissioner to enter and search premises.
- (2) A justice of the peace may issue a warrant in respect of premises only if satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for believing that—
- (a) an offence under section 91 has been committed,
- (b) there is material on the premises which is likely to be of substantial value (whether by itself or together with other material) to the investigation of the offence, and
- (c) any of the conditions specified in subsection (3) is satisfied.
- (3) Those conditions are—
- (a) that it is not practicable to communicate with a person entitled to grant entry to the premises,
- (b) that it is not practicable to communicate with a person entitled to grant access to the evidence,
- (c) that entry to the premises will be prevented unless a warrant is produced, and
- (d) that the purpose of a search may be frustrated or seriously prejudiced unless the Commissioner can secure immediate entry on arrival at the premises.
- (4) The Commissioner may seize and retain anything for which a search is authorised under this section.
- (5) A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he obstructs the Commissioner in the exercise of a power by virtue of this section.
- (6) A person guilty of an offence under subsection (5) shall be liable on summary conviction to—
- (a) imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months,
- (b) a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale, or
- (c) both.
- (7) In this section—
- (a) a reference to the Commissioner includes a reference to a member of his staff authorised in writing by him,
- (b) a reference to premises includes a reference to premises used wholly or partly as a dwelling, and
- (c) a reference to material—
- (i) includes material subject to legal privilege within the meaning of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60),
- (ii) does not include excluded material or special procedure material within the meaning of that Act, and
- (iii) includes material whether or not it would be admissible in evidence at a trial.
- (8) In the application of this section to Scotland—
- (a) a reference to a justice of the peace shall be taken as a reference to the sheriff,
- (b) for sub-paragraph (i) of subsection (7)(c) there is substituted—
(i) includes material comprising items subject to legal privilege (as defined by section 412 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29)),
and
- (c) sub-paragraph (ii) of subsection (7)(c) shall be ignored.
- (9) In the application of this section to Northern Ireland the reference to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 shall be taken as a reference to the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12)).
92B
- (1) A person commits an offence if—
- (a) he offers to provide immigration advice or immigration services, and
- (b) provision by him of the advice or services would constitute an offence under section 91.
- (2) For the purpose of subsection (1) a person offers to provide advice or services if he—
- (a) makes an offer to a particular person or class of person,
- (b) makes arrangements for an advertisement in which he offers to provide advice or services, or
- (c) makes arrangements for an advertisement in which he is described or presented as competent to provide advice or services.
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