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
26 February 2026
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This bill would create new criminal offences for people who enter the UK illegally or who remain in the UK without legal authority. It also includes related measures to support enforcement and other connected purposes. Overall, it aims to deter irregular immigration through criminal penalties and related provisions.
The bill is in the Commons at the second reading stage. If it progresses, it would move through further readings and committee scrutiny before reaching the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
