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Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc. ) Act 2004

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Publication 2004-07-22

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The Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 shall be amended as follows.

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At the end of section 2B (deprivation of citizenship) insert “ (and section 40A(3)(a) shall have effect in relation to appeals under this section). ”

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(1) In Schedule 1 (constitution, &c.) for paragraph 5(b) substitute—

(2) A person is qualified for the purposes of paragraph 5(b) of that Schedule as it has effect after the commencement of sub-paragraph (1) above if he is qualified for the purposes of paragraph 5(b) as it had effect at any time since its commencement.

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(1) Schedule 3 (bail) shall be amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1(2) for “ “adjudicator”” substitute

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(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(10) In paragraph 6(2)(a) for “ “an adjudicator or the Tribunal”” substitute

(11) In paragraph 6(2)(b) for “ “the adjudicator or the Tribunal, as the case may be,”” substitute

(12) In paragraph 6(2)(c) for “ “the adjudicator or Tribunal”” substitute

(13) In paragraph 6(3)(a) for “ “an adjudicator or the Tribunal”” substitute

(14) In paragraph 6(3)(b) for “ “the adjudicator or Tribunal”” substitute

(15) In paragraph 7(a) for “ “an adjudicator or the Tribunal”” substitute

(16) In paragraph 7(b) for “ “the adjudicator or Tribunal”” substitute

(17) In paragraph 7(c) for “ “the adjudicator or the Tribunal”” substitute

Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)

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Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33)

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Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

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The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 shall be amended as follows.

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In section 72(10)(serious criminal) omit “adjudicator,”.

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(1) In the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) for “an adjudicator” substitute “ the Tribunal ”,

(b) for “the adjudicator” substitute “ the Tribunal ”,

(d) for “him” in relation to an adjudicator substitute “ it ”, and

(e) for “his” in relation to an adjudicator substitute “ its ”.

(2) The provisions are—

(a) section 85 (matters to be considered),

(b) section 86 (determination of appeal), and

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In section 104 (pending appeal)—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) omit subsection (3)(remittal to adjudicator).

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(1) In section 107 (practice directions)—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) omit subsection (2), and

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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In section 108 (forged document: proceedings in private)—

(a) in subsection (1)(a) for “, 83 or 101” substitute “ or 83 ”, and

(b) in subsection (2) for “The adjudicator or the Immigration Appeal Tribunal” substitute “ The Tribunal ”.

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Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I. 10))

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(1) For paragraph 2(i) of Schedule 2 to the Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (civil legal services: excluded services) substitute—

(2) The amendment made by sub-paragraph (1) is without prejudice to any power to amend or revoke the provision inserted by that sub-paragraph.

Part 2 — Transitional Provision

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In this Part “commencement” means the coming into force of section 26.

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A person who immediately before commencement is, or is to be treated as, an adjudicator appointed under section 81 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) (appeals) (as it has effect before commencement) shall be treated as having been appointed as a member of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act (as it has effect after commencement) immediately after commencement.

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Where immediately before commencement a person is a member of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal—

(a) he shall be treated as having been appointed as a member of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal under paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to that Act immediately after commencement, and

(b) if he was a legally qualified member of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal (within the meaning of Schedule 5 to that Act) he shall be treated as having been appointed as a legally qualified member of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal.

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A person who immediately before commencement is a member of staff of adjudicators appointed or treated as appointed under section 81 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) or of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal shall be treated as having been appointed as a member of the staff of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal under paragraph 9 of Schedule 4 to the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 immediately after commencement.

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SCHEDULE 3

Part 1 — Introductory

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(1) In this Schedule—

“asylum claim” means a claim by a person that to remove him from or require him to leave the United Kingdom would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention,

“Convention rights” means the rights identified as Convention rights by section 1 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) (whether or not in relation to a State that is a party to the Convention),

“human rights claim” means a claim by a person that to remove him from or require him to leave the United Kingdom would be unlawful under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (public authority not to act contrary to Convention) as being incompatible with his Convention rights,

“immigration appeal” means an appeal under section 82(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) (appeal against immigration decision),

“the Refugee Convention” means the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees done at Geneva on 28th July 1951 and its Protocol, and

“State” includes any territory outside of the United Kingdom.

(2) In this Schedule 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.

(3) Section 92 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 makes further provision about the place from which an appeal relating to an asylum or human rights claim may be brought or continued.

Part 2 — First List of Safe Countries (Refugee Convention and Human Rights (1))

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This Part applies to—

(a) Austria,

(b) Belgium,

(ba) Bulgaria,

(bb) Republic of Croatia,

(d) Czech Republic,

(e) Denmark,

(f) Estonia,

(g) Finland,

(h) France,

(i) Germany,

(j) Greece,

(k) Hungary,

(l) Iceland,

(m) Ireland,

(n) Italy,

(o) Latvia,

(oa) Principality of Liechtenstein,

(p) Lithuania,

(q) Luxembourg,

(r) Malta,

(s) Netherlands,

(t) Norway,

(u) Poland,

(v) Portugal,

(va) Romania,

(w) Slovak Republic,

(x) Slovenia,

(y) Spain, ...

(z) Sweden,

(z1) Switzerland.

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of the determination by any person, tribunal or court whether a person who has made an asylum claim or a human rights claim (the “claimant”) may be removed—

(a) from the United Kingdom, and

(b) to a State of which he is not a national or citizen.

(1A) 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—

(a) 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

(b) from which a person will not be sent to another State in contravention of their Convention rights.

(2) A State to which this Part applies shall be treated, in so far as relevant to the question mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), as a place—

(a) where a person’s life and liberty are not threatened by reason of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion,

(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and

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(1) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State certifies that—

(a) it is proposed to remove a person to a State to which this Part applies, and

(b) in the Secretary of State’s opinion the person is not a national or citizen of the State.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on—

(a) an asylum claim which asserts that to remove the person to a specified State to which this Part applies would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention, ...

(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on a human rights claim ... if the Secretary of State certifies that the claim is clearly unfounded; and the Secretary of State shall certify a human rights claim ... unless satisfied that the claim is not clearly unfounded.

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Part 3 — Second List of Safe Countries (Refugee Convention and Human Rights (2))

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(1) This Part applies to such States as the Secretary of State may by order specify.

(2) An order under this paragraph—

(a) shall be made by statutory instrument, and

(b) shall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of the determination by any person, tribunal or court whether a person who has made an asylum claim may be removed—

(a) from the United Kingdom, and

(b) to a State of which he is not a national or citizen.

(2) A State to which this Part applies shall be treated, in so far as relevant to the question mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), as a place—

(a) where a person’s life and liberty are not threatened by reason of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, and

(b) from which a person will not be sent to another State otherwise than in accordance with the Refugee Convention.

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(1) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State certifies that—

(a) it is proposed to remove a person to a State to which this Part applies, and

(b) in the Secretary of State’s opinion the person is not a national or citizen of the State.

(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on an asylum claim which asserts that to remove the person to a specified State to which this Part applies would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention.

(4) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on a human rights claim if the Secretary of State certifies that the claim is clearly unfounded; and the Secretary of State shall certify a human rights claim where this paragraph applies unless satisfied that the claim is not clearly unfounded.

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Part 4 — Third List of Safe Countries (Refugee Convention Only)

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(1) This Part applies to such States as the Secretary of State may by order specify.

(2) An order under this paragraph—

(a) shall be made by statutory instrument, and

(b) shall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of the determination by any person, tribunal or court whether a person who has made an asylum claim may be removed—

(a) from the United Kingdom, and

(b) to a State of which he is not a national or citizen.

(2) A State to which this Part applies shall be treated, in so far as relevant to the question mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), as a place—

(a) where a person’s life and liberty are not threatened by reason of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, and

(b) from which a person will not be sent to another State otherwise than in accordance with the Refugee Convention.

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(1) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State certifies that—

(a) it is proposed to remove a person to a State to which this Part applies, and

(b) in the Secretary of State’s opinion the person is not a national or citizen of the State.

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(3) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on an asylum claim which asserts that to remove the person to a specified State to which this Part applies would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention.

(4) The person may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on a human rights claim if the Secretary of State certifies that the claim is clearly unfounded.

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Part 5 — Countries Certified as Safe for Individuals

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This Part applies to a person who has made an asylum claim if the Secretary of State certifies that—

(a) it is proposed to remove the person to a specified State,

(b) in the Secretary of State’s opinion the person is not a national or citizen of the specified State, and

(i) where the person’s life and liberty will not be threatened by reason of his race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, and

(ii) from which the person will not be sent to another State otherwise than in accordance with the Refugee Convention.

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Where this Part applies to a person—

(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b) he may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on an asylum claim which asserts that to remove the person to the State specified under paragraph 17 would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention,

(c) he may not bring an immigration appeal ... in reliance on a human rights claim if the Secretary of State certifies that the claim is clearly unfounded, and

(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part 6 — Amendment of Lists

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(1) The Secretary of State may by order

(a) add a State to the list specified in paragraph 2 , or

(b) remove a State from that list.

(2) The Secretary of State may by order —

(a) add a State to a list specified under paragraph 7 or 12, or

(b) remove a State from a list specified under paragraph 7 or 12.

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(1) An order under paragraph 20(1)(a) or (2)(a)—

(a) shall be made by statutory instrument,

(b) shall not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament, and

(2) An order under paragraph 20(1)(b) or (2)(b)—

(a) shall be made by statutory instrument,

(b) shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament, and

SCHEDULE 4

Assisting unlawful immigration

Entering United Kingdom without passport, &c.

Immigration documents: forgery

Employment

Failed asylum seekers: accommodation

Advice of Director of Public Prosecutions

Suspected international terrorist: bail

Fingerprinting

Control of entry

Northern Ireland

Unfounded human rights or asylum claim

Application for permission under section 19(3)(b), 21(3)(b) or 23(3)(b)

Immigration Services Commissioner: power of entry

Appeal from within United Kingdom

Earlier right of appeal

Electronic monitoring

Immigration Services Commissioner: power of entry

Advice of Director of Public Prosecutions

Offence of advertising services

Professional bodies

Amount of fees

Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)

British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61)

Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/228 (N.I. 8))

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)

Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993 (c. 23)

Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (c. 68)

Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33)

Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41)

Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435 (N.I. 10))

Editorial notes

[^c552245]: S. 32 partly in force; s. 32(2) in force at 22.9.2004 see s. 48

[^key-00e7f3d3042015dca8aea91e33c1538d]: Words in s. 19(2)(a) inserted (1.7.2021) by The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2)(c), 15(3)(a)(i) (with Sch. 5 para. 8)

[^key-012fea6b894c6602d73b56540ccef201]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 10(3) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 13

[^key-01ca342d9e4884eac26c9c2e2234fb27]: S. 11 in force at 4.1.2005 by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-051b76d4d2ab67568860b7eb55b4a4d6]: S. 14 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2999 , art. 2 , Sch.

[^key-05e386fb2b5ad2f7e7366577ad6f7e6c]: S. 21(2)(3) in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-06756107503b5fd8a2f00de5a2c97132]: S. 15(2) repealed (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 60 table; 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))

[^key-067561f8a8291a088fa14dd9eb2d8628]: S. 42(3A) (3B) substituted for s. 42(3A) (15.12.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 9 para. 73(3) ; S.I. 2014/2771 , art. 8(d) (with art. 13 ) (as amended (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371 , arts. 1(3) , 8(5) )

[^key-06c0481fbd2948857f6942f587dcacac]: Sch. 2 para. 1(2) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-07ca503e3785a47bc546b368c4a887bb]: S. 12 in force at 14.6.2007 by S.I. 2007/1602, art. 2(1) (with art. 2(3))

[^key-0815f466331018dcc150601a54c4c1e2]: S. 23(5) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(j)

[^key-08710ba56a2902a2d01652b7f015c0d3]: Words in s. 13(3)(a)(iii) inserted (30.6.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 45(4), 62(1), 62(2); S.I. 2006/1497, art. 4

[^key-088b3259badbe68ffa4184bb1a0bc401]: S. 8(1)-(6) (8) (9) (12) (13) in force at 1.1.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 2

[^key-08ad3ddf2dd21f579d067104b87caede]: S. 28 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-09bdd732282bebfd34f558588f9ba31d]: Sch. 3 para. 5(5) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 6(c) (with Sch. 4 para. 19(1))

[^key-0a466c7763159844206936f37260598c]: S. 43 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-0cc3ce2a5e160c7533c9b95891bfe60f]: Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-0cebd6d4aa16a504e7697d208620aec8]: S. 35(2)(c) substituted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 2 para. 5; S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(z)

[^key-10bdd5871ce7f8827d3b29178074a663]: Sch. 2 para. 17 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-116cc038bd7ce259f6578284de084d88]: S. 26(6) in force at 4.4.2005 for specified purposes by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(b) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-11bb2f9feff429f5087e4091a5b612c7]: Sch. 2 para. 24 repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-120b52eafd376a228b15c37b04198999]: Words in s. 19(2)(a) inserted (1.7.2021) by The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2)(c), 15(3)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 5 para. 8)

[^key-137f084dfe9cd1b3608695c1559f8f75]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 19(c) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 17(a) (with Sch. 4 para. 19(2)(d))

[^key-1411cbd85fc1af100f33bb00664f7489]: Sch. 2 para. 3(2) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-1447c858326251b17f518392428d77e1]: S. 23(1)-(1B) substituted for s. 23(1) (1.3.2015) by The Referral and Investigation of Proposed Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Northern Ireland and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/395), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 2

[^key-16a0796bb8c8840f3c396b5232da1e37]: Sch. 2 para. 4(a) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-16a7f55a549b23d03523402d47c599b1]: S. 20(6) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), s. 33, Sch. (with s. 30(2)-(5))

[^key-16daca1e618f6368c0908411cf211b18]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 19(b) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 17(a)

[^key-182d728abf2b6203709c1391b71c25e4]: S. 15(5) repealed (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 60 table; 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))

[^key-184b3b38bc3ddb64b142ff3212a92199]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 1(1) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 7

[^key-1a77f2fb667b8ba8e390c7d6ee7e7c76]: Sch. 3 para. 10(2) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 56(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))

[^key-1b531ddba3ff3dc664bcaf51cf911da6]: S. 22(2)(3) in force at 1.2.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-1c010cd739844312cab0998c2696c692]: Sch. 2 para. 15 repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-1dbb6837a088622ad1b459c98b06d08e]: Sch. 3 para. 2(z1) inserted (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(a) of the amending S.I.) by The Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2802), arts. 1(2), 2(b) (with art. 1(3)(b))

[^key-1ee0dd2746bd8c26ea4660d76de0ce43]: Sch. 3 para. 2(bb) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 8(a)

[^key-1fb77c2f7c01b0127c25cea683e6c179]: Words in s. 22(3) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(g)

[^key-20e077893061e31c802ce884c7de12a0]: Words in s. 5(11) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-2160e55d36ea6e1ce2926f3f215434ca]: S. 49(3) power extended (28.4.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 86(5)(6)(h), 87(3)(c)

[^key-21b35033dfb7c899cb4f8601a93f4a97]: S. 19(2)(3)(4) in force at 1.2.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-235b06b57ce5a2d9b4e9c39bb91df99a]: Sch. 3 para. 1(3) inserted (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 56(2); 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))

[^key-289440952947b38b156199080ac1643d]: S. 14(2)(g)(ii) repealed (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35) , s. 15(1) , Sch. 1 para. 35(1) , 3 (with Sch. 2 para. 11 ); S.I. 2006/3200 , art. 2

[^key-28ecb5725a317ad80a7a109d8d8413a7]: S. 41 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-290691b36878344cb0e8ccc6f40affe4]: S. 18 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-295edc323af6c62a1a9ac99d5c047da4]: Sch. 2 para. 28 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-2a06a34d00a02c8fa76f5a517022e6b3]: Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-2aacb93f9d2450852bb092327a925d93]: S. 13 heading substituted (30.6.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 45(6), 62(1), 62(2); S.I. 2006/1497, art. 4

[^key-2ab9f47332aa3ca47ddd19193c105d75]: S. 38 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-2e528fb8de67038c353d668fca21e452]: Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(a) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-2eb4c3edc2c68012c64a831757dad240]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 15(3) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 15

[^key-2ed7e57e23486e778eb2f1e747865ad7]: S. 23(6) substituted (1.3.2015) by The Referral and Investigation of Proposed Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Northern Ireland and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/395), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-2f44f2bf8361f0c5a3c01f088cf4c2f5]: S. 42 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523 , art. 2 , Sch.

[^key-2f90312afc64435e364e5980a68f26d2]: S. 5(1) substituted for s. 5(1)(2) (E.W.N.I.) (31.1.2008) by UK Borders Act 2007 (c. 30), ss. 31(2), 59(2); S.I. 2008/99, art. 2(l)

[^key-3005ea63b7a8841bad49916ca4a57acc]: Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-310299e8f9748b2e9947bc697067bb3f]: S. 20(1)(2)(5)(6) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-31b6d3e1fd4c5c172a49e36513aa74a7]: S. 26(6) in force at 30.4.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/845, art. 2

[^key-33498cc187b988b6cd475c5fc0daf71f]: Words in s. 2(15) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-3514db21a6a4ea54456da807d715da79]: S. 21(5) substituted (1.3.2015) by The Referral and Investigation of Proposed Marriages and Civil Partnerships (Scotland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/396), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-36074113a05a2ea16429e85686d8c915]: Words in s. 35(9) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-378657d6d95d3cab1eda75703baa75cf]: S. 5 in force at 1.12.2004 for E.W.N.I. by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-383fe12321c4d32f6d3d497f83edc310]: Sch. 3 para. 15(2) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 56(5)(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))

[^key-3861daf05019435c25044299f7295103]: S. 49(3) power to extend (with modifications) (Channel Islands or Isle of Man) any amendments or repeals made to this Act by 2016 c. 19, to which this section relates (12.5.2016) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), ss. 94(5), 95(6)(7)(f)

[^key-3aad47f1d4b67c72c87606fd8f215689]: Word in s. 13(3)(h) substituted (30.6.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 45(5), 62(1), 62(2); S.I. 2006/1497, art. 4

[^key-3d9a262f0c98efbaed5bde2a3fbc9eeb]: S. 3 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-41d2dd90dcb8a440892bc8d51a0620fd]: Words in s. 20(2) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(c)

[^key-443f5a558523d9899b44dfe0624f831e]: Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with art. 3(2)(3)4(2)6(4)(5))

[^key-460e10c67b9e8c39726b1b48cc38842e]: S. 21(1)(4) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-46e51052e50a45c538d10f48f3abb977]: Sch. 3 para. 21 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-492654711f25660712c4fb6dfd12076c]: Sch. 2 para. 23 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-49d15707559bb7361c26910be755bedf]: S. 22(1) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-4a3c7b0b97ff69ad2bff37f94cfb06ee]: S. 2(5)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(b)(ii)

[^key-4ae91d0b3a1fb3cc4ce16d41d6f23ab9]: S. 26(6) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-4bf21b922fb5d1323d12f331d02d2b80]: S. 19(2)(3) in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4d2572d054517b05f6f8d1e9cda288c5]: Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4d8c6628b213898bc6951a23773a204a]: S. 44 repealed (30.3.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), s. 62(1)(2)64(3)(d), Sch. 3

[^key-4daacce05b3908709a85bcbdf2f05221]: Words in s. 23(4) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(i)

[^key-4f7713fa2268b03adf4f0c9e93f2ee4e]: S. 2 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2020) by The Citizens' Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1209), regs. 1(1), 3(4), 4(5), 12(1)(l)

[^key-51269f9fa445ca0c3cf08ce6756610e4]: S. 39 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-51b252b970e457d07b87fa461a10f18a]: S. 14(2)(o) omitted (17.12.2016) by virtue of The Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1031), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(b) (with art. 4(3))

[^key-5266deb03c4ec2c83a8488b01e2d1d2b]: Sch. 2 para. 19 repealed (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 60 table; 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))

[^key-551cb2c4ea211e8fa4b5a55e812e86a4]: Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-55ed623d397b5e88898d203830fc324c]: Sch. 2 para. 1(4)(d)(i) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-56985b0559c45d3520dcd974b6cfb246]: S. 14(2)(ha) inserted (15.1.2007) by Fraud Act 2006 (c. 35) , s. 15(1) , Sch. 1 para. 35(2) (with Sch. 2 para. 11 ); S.I. 2006/3200 , art. 2

[^key-578769b1db971c8102f89b22e93c3353]: S. 25 repealed (2.4.2007 for specified purposes and for remaining purposes 9.5.2011) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 50(3)(b), 62(1), 62(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 2007/1109, art. 5, Sch. (with art. 6) (which saving provision was revoked (9.5.2011) by S.I. 2011/1158, art. 4); The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-57a03fc603fbc96cce26fe09da3e44f6]: Sch. 2 para. 13(3)-(9) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-5821d514e0ac428cb3f237b36c9aaa2c]: Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-5ad8c4851bf1e7934f6c27e4b2b3959a]: Sch. 2 para. 29 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-5c2c5a9c475c9e35faa96ef02bc337b4]: Sch. 2 para. 21 repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-5cc4a38f1c89d613312b3001a9fd7968]: S. 2(5)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(b)(i)

[^key-5fc1050221420501da636490379d24de]: Words in s. 19(1) substituted (4.5.2021) by The Registration of Marriages Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/411), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 59 (with Sch. 2)

[^key-5fcc87797c786002467deae26306db84]: S. 20(3)(4) in force at 1.2.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-5fd3a1528f08f6659508b0e525c6f79d]: Sch. 2 para. 20(a) repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-60d03d6c6a5eaabd988b8448c9592dfe]: Words in s. 9(4) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 203

[^key-61cc9ef7d7936e9bd930f56dab5d9638]: Sch. 2 para. 20 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-62029e7773f77797e4faca49915a4f09]: Sch. 1 repealed (15.2.2010) by The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 3 (with Sch. 4)

[^key-62e3ff10913bea63eff1f5ca04505ad4]: S. 40 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6345e5283fb6f055841b49fb33111ccb]: Sch. 2 para. 18 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-63474b527a96c2414f004b184bf39e3d]: S. 19(3) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(a)

[^key-651fd0e676fa461e19f663a367bbc1a8]: S. 19(1) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-65ec222e6c9e90f96fb82bf0f0d33b8c]: Words in s. 42(4) omitted (15.12.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 9 para. 73(4) ; S.I. 2014/2771 , art. 8(d) (with art. 13 ) (as amended (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371 , arts. 1(3) , 8(5) )

[^key-675efa4dec97da1e2e4c27ff23488698]: S. 27(2) repealed (20.10.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 60 table; 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))

[^key-679f4d0cc4d7b4d886e2f603f82e317a]: Sch. 2 para. 25 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-688342aee7ac0065e44fbb07178ad16a]: Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-691fba4f7199c62bccfbcc444e095fba]: Sch. 3 para. 16 omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(5)(b), Sch. 4 para. 16

[^key-69768f3c16e89f67e8ea105c69035acc]: S. 22(2)(3) in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6bced664ee62957d0cc903847c40c61e]: Word in s. 2(12) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2), 15(2)(c)(ii)

[^key-6c1906e5b0c77c0e10ac7a2a010a5fdf]: Sch. 2 para. 27 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-6cf060e0568f7d6b542dc59ddfcaadab]: Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6da47a898fc1a5f74601f0fb3fe8b138]: S. 26(1)-(5)(7)-(10) in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-6fee054cc99221d57063b21993ba11d0]: S. 24(1)(3) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3

[^key-6fff22d80a2febff9540b6bb65bf73e5]: Sch. 3 para. 2(va) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the commencing S.I.) by Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/3393), arts. 1(2), 2(3)

[^key-70191585ae7cf87f4ef77eb549278bdc]: S. 8(13) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 32(c) (with Sch. 4)

[^key-705c667311272321ce180aa273b02625]: S. 3 repealed (7.6.2006) by Identity Cards Act 2006 (c. 15), s. 44(3), Sch. 2; S.I. 2006/1439, art. 2(e) [Editorial Note: The repealing Sch. 2 is induced by s. 44(2) of the 2006 Act and that section is in force at 30.3.2006 by virtue of s. 44(3) of that Act. However, Sch. 2 itself is expressly brought into force at 7.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1439, art. 2(e)]

[^key-71705254daf78ebafc9040b8e5c806a7]: S. 23(3) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(h)

[^key-73649177767130efaedf310ad76f87ca]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-73cff87f04ab012e76a071f64fc0a494]: Words in s. 21(4)(a) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(e)

[^key-7407e214f7d517a7173348baa6cb8ba9]: Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-768792eb38a39326e5d91878052c92a6]: Sch. 2 para. 16 in force at 4.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/565, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3-9)

[^key-7d920f31521e7ba52ec72916bb6c36d1]: Sch. 3 para. 5(2) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 56(3)(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))

[^key-7f7f3cdad09393a2bb8c99340b4f4b97]: S. 23(2)(3) in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-807e867ccd00fde9ae7bfa6f7a0358c5]: Word in Sch. 3 para. 2(y) deleted (with application in accordance with art. 1(3)(a) of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Asylum (First List of Safe Countries) (Amendment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2802), arts. 1(2), 2(a) (with art. 1(3)(b))

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