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
2 November 2023
This bill creates new criminal offences for people who enter the UK illegally or stay here without legal permission. It also includes related provisions to support enforcement and other measures connected with irregular immigration. The aim is to strengthen controls on irregular entry and residence.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage, then to report and third readings before moving to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
Order read, That the Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill be now read a second time. The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
