Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Bill

A Bill to make provision for criminal sanctions against those who have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would make it a criminal offence to enter the UK illegally or to stay here without proper authorisation. It aims to strengthen immigration enforcement and sets out the penalties within the Bill, including a technology-focused approach.

Key Points

Creates criminal offences for illegal entry to the UK and for unlawful residence
Penalties and enforcement measures to be set out in the Bill
Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons, introduced by Sir Christopher Chope
Policy areas include Immigration and Technology, indicating a tech-enforcement element
Requires parliamentary scrutiny in future stages before becoming law

Progress

The Bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee for detailed examination and then to subsequent readings.

Who is affected?

People who enter the UK illegally or remain without permissionImmigration enforcement bodies (e.g., Border Force and Home Office staff)Employers and organisations employing or relying on workers from abroadLawyers, advisers and organisations providing immigration adviceMigrants and communities affected by immigration controls

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Documents (1)

Bill 63 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

15 Jan 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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