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
12 February 2025
The bill creates new criminal offences for people who enter the UK illegally or who stay in the UK without legal authority, and for related purposes. It aims to strengthen immigration enforcement by making these actions punishable in law. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination, then to report and third readings before going to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
