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.
This bill would create new criminal offences for people who enter the UK illegally or stay in the UK without legal permission, and would establish related offences and provisions to support enforcement. The aim is to deter irregular migration and give authorities clearer powers to act against those who breach immigration rules.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage, then further readings in the Commons and eventually to the House of Lords for consideration.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
