Illegal Migration Act 2023 (2023 c 37)

The Illegal Migration Act 2023 fundamentally seeks to curb unlawful entry into the UK by introducing strict measures aimed at deterring illegal immigration. Notably, the Act permits the detention and swift removal of individuals who enter the UK illegally, including to "safe third countries." The Act further imposes bans on re-entry, settlement and citizenship pathways for those removed. This legislative development responds to surging concerns regarding unauthorized migration and strives to safeguard national border security, aiming to prevent exploitation by human traffickers and ensuring orderly and controlled immigration.

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Illegal Migration Act 2023 (2023 c 37)

The Illegal Migration Act 2023 fundamentally seeks to curb unlawful entry into the UK by introducing strict measures aimed at deterring illegal immigration. Notably, the Act permits the detention and swift removal of individuals who enter the UK illegally, including to "safe third countries." The Act further imposes bans on re-entry, settlement and citizenship pathways for those removed. This legislative development responds to surging concerns regarding unauthorized migration and strives to safeguard national border security, aiming to prevent exploitation by human traffickers and ensuring orderly and controlled immigration.

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Illegal Migration Act 2023 (2023 c 37)

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