Immigration Act 1971 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• It is an amendment to the Immigration Act 1971, not a completely new act.
• Originating in the House of Lords and currently being considered in the Lords (HL).
• The bill is at the 2nd reading, meaning the broad principles are being debated.
• If enacted, it would change the way immigration rules are applied in the UK; the specific provisions will be set out in the bill text.
• Next steps in the Lords typically include committee stage, then report stage and third reading before it moves to the House of Commons.

Progress

Currently at the Lords' 2nd reading. If it passes this stage, it will move to committee stage in the Lords, then to report and third readings, before moving to the House of Commons for consideration.