A Bill to create offences in respect of persons who have entered the UK illegally or who have remained in the UK without legal authority; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
4 May 2021
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This bill would make it a criminal offence for someone to enter the UK illegally or to stay in the UK without legal authority, with related provisions to support enforcement. It aims to address unlawful entry and unlawful presence in the country. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and was introduced by Sir Christopher Chope.
The bill had its first reading in February 2020 and is now at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.
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10 Feb 2020
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
