Immigration Act 2016

S. 23 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(b)

S. 48 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)

S. 15 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(a)

Sch. 7 para. 6 in force at 1.11.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 6 para. 16 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

Sch. 5 para. 18 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 11 para. 1 in force at 15.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(d)(i) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 5 para. 26 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 15 para. 30 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 21 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(b)

Words in s. 27(3) 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

Sch. 15 para. 33 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 modified (15.1.2018 for specified purposes, 31.8.2021 for E.W. in so far as not already in force, 31.8.2022 for S.N.I. in so far as not already in force) by 1997 c. 68, Sch. 3 (as substituted by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 10 para. 25; S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2); S.I. 2021/939, reg. 2(b) (with Sch. para. 1, 2); S.I. 2022/863, regs. 1(2), 2(b))

S. 64 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(h)

Sch. 9 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(v)

Sch. 10 para. 4 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 6 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

Sch. 10 para. 3(2)(ea) substituted for word (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 48, 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 25

S. 32 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(d)

Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 31.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 15 para. 36 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Words in s. 83 substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 32(a) (with art. 12)

Sch. 10 para. 25 in force at 15.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 10 para. 2(1)(4)(11) in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 7 para. 6 in force at 30.10.2017 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2017/929, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 5 para. 23 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 10 para. 27 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 4 para. 34 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

S. 76 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(n)

Sch. 5 para. 56 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i)

Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 10 para. 19 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 5 para. 36 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 4 para. 32 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Words in s. 78(5) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), s. 71(4), Sch. 6 para. 113 (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(r)

Sch. 5 para. 28 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 10 para. 35 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 5 para. 30 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

S. 29 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(c)

Sch. 1 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(s)

Sch. 10 para. 40 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 3 para. 17 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 65 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(h)

Sch. 15 para. 3 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 para. 29 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

S. 5 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(a)

Sch. 15 para. 32 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

S. 61(1)(2) in force at 15.1.2018 for specified purposes by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(a) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

S. 3 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(a)

S. 52 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)

S. 78 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3

Sch. 15 para. 14 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Word in s. 72(1) substituted (7.2.2018) by The Transfer of Responsibility for Relevant Children (Extension to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/153), regs. 1, 6(2)(c)

S. 51 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)

Act: power to amend conferred (28.6.2022 in so far as not already in force, 28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss., 82(2)(o), (3)-(6), 87(1)(4)(i) 82(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 29

Sch. 15 para. 6 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 para. 21 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 3 para. 19 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 67 in force at 31.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 2(a)

S. 11 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(b)

Sch. 3 para. 23 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 3 para. 33 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Words in s. 69(1)(a) substituted (7.2.2018) by The Transfer of Responsibility for Relevant Children (Extension to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/153), regs. 1, 3(2)(b)

Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 61(1)(2) in force at 31.8.2022 for S.N.I. in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2022/863, regs. 1(2), 2(a)

S. 17 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(a)

Words in s. 7(2)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 197(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

S. 34 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(e) (with transitional provision in S.I. 2016/712, art. 2)

Sch. 5 para. 37 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 3 para. 26 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 10 para. 34 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 10 para. 16 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

S. 31 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(d)

Sch. 5 para. 15 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

S. 22 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(b)

Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 4 para. 25 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 7 para. 2 in force at 1.11.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 10 para. 12 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 10 para. 2(2)(3)(5)-(10) in force at 31.8.2022 for S.N.I. by S.I. 2022/863, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

S. 58 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(k)

Sch. 2 para. 15 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

S. 83 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3

Act extended in part (Isle of Man) (with modifications) by S.I. 2008/680, art. 22A, Sch. 9B (as inserted (14.3.2019) by The Immigration (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/562), arts. 1, 10, Sch. 2)

Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 31.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 4 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

S. 86 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(o)

Sch. 10 para. 38 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

S. 71 in force at 31.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 2(b)

S. 80 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3

Sch. 5 para. 54 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i)

Sch. 8 para. 5 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(k)

Words in s. 70(4) substituted (7.2.2018) by The Transfer of Responsibility for Relevant Children (Extension to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/153), regs. 1, 4(4)

S. 1 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(a)

Sch. 6 para. 17 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

Sch. 4 para. 10 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 15 para. 17 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 para. 8 modified (E.W.) (31.1.2022) by The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement and Transitional Provisions No. 1) (England and Wales) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/939), Sch. para. 4

Words in s. 72(11) substituted (7.2.2018) by The Transfer of Responsibility for Relevant Children (Extension to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/153), regs. 1, 6(4)

S. 93(2)(fa)(fb) inserted (7.2.2018) by The Transfer of Responsibility for Relevant Children (Extension to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/153), regs. 1, 7(1)

Sch. 5 para. 24 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 6 para. 18 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

S. 24 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(b)

Sch. 3 para. 32 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 46 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(g)

Sch. 5 para. 16 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

S. 33 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(d)

Sch. 3 para. 27 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

S. 81 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3

Sch. 8 para. 6 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(k)

S. 87 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(p)

Sch. 6 para. 7 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

S. 45 in force at 1.11.2016 for specified purposes by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 2(c)

Sch. 10 para. 23 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 15 para. 12 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Words in s. 93(4)(a) substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 32(b) (with art. 12)

Sch. 10 para. 22 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(j)

S. 36 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(a)

Sch. 5 para. 14 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 15 para. 9 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Words in s. 7(11) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 197(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

Sch. 4 para. 30 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 10 para. 10 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 3 para. 22 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

S. 9 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(a)

Sch. 5 para. 13 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 15 para. 18 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 para. 6 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 4 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i)

S. 26 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(c)

Sch. 4 para. 31 in force at 6.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/380, reg. 2(b)

Sch. 10 para. 8 in force at 31.8.2022 for S.N.I. by S.I. 2022/863, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

Sch. 15 para. 8 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

S. 7 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(a)

Sch. 5 para. 1 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i)

Sch. 3 para. 20 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(u)

Sch. 10 para. 32 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 5 para. 12 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 15 para. 37 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

S. 82 in force at 21.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 3

Sch. 5 para. 4 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 15 para. 1 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

S. 28 in force at 25.11.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 4(c)

Sch. 10 applied by 1971 c. 77, Sch. 3 para. 2(5)-(7) (as substituted (15.1.2018) by Immigration Act 2016 (c. 19), s. 94(1), Sch. 10 para. 21(2)(d); S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2))

Sch. 14 para. 2 in force at 31.5.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 2(d)

Sch. 10 para. 7 modified (S.N.I.) (31.8.2022) by The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) (Scotland and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/863), Sch. para. 4

Sch. 5 para. 5 in force at 1.12.2016 by S.I. 2016/1037, reg. 5(i) (with reg. 6)

Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(t)

Sch. 15 para. 16 in force at 12.7.2016 by S.I. 2016/603, reg. 3(w)

Sch. 10 para. 28 in force at 15.1.2018 by S.I. 2017/1241, reg. 2(c) (with Sch.) (as amended by S.I. 2018/31, reg. 2)

Sch. 11 para. 2(n) inserted (1.12.2022) by The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/803), regs. 1(1), 8 (as amended by S.I. 2022/906, arts. 1(2), 15)

Word in Sch. 10 para. 3(4)(b) substituted (20.11.2023) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 46(8), 87(1); S.I. 2023/1222, reg. 2

Act excluded (25.4.2024) by Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 (c. 8), ss. 2(5)(a), 5, 10(1) (with ss. 4, 10(2))

S. 95(5): power extended (19.6.2025) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 141(9), 142(2)(g)

Sch. 6 para. 5A inserted (19.6.2025 for specified purposes, 1.12.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), ss. 55(3), 142(1)(2)(h); S.I. 2025/1213, reg. 2

Sch. 11 para. 24(2) modified (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 10(2)

Sch. 11 para. 24(2) modified (2.12.2025 for specified purposes) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), s. 65(3)(f), Sch. 1 para. 15(2)(3)

S. 95(5): power extended (2.12.2025) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 64(5)(6)(f), 65(3)(d)

Sch. 10 para. 2(1)(ea)-(ec) inserted (5.1.2026) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 46(4), 65(1); S.I. 2025/1318, reg. 2(f)

S. 51(4A)(4B) inserted (5.3.2026) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(16), 65(1); S.I. 2026/163, reg. 2

S. 51(2)(b) substituted (5.3.2026) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(15)(a), 65(1); S.I. 2026/163, reg. 2

S. 51(2)(c) and word omitted (5.3.2026) by virtue of Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(15)(b), 65(1); S.I. 2026/163, reg. 2

S. 51(2)(d) substituted (5.3.2026) by Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 44(15)(c), 65(1); S.I. 2026/163, reg. 2