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
11 February 2026
The Illegal Immigration (Offences) Bill would create new criminal offences for people who enter the UK illegally or who stay here without legal permission, and it includes related enforcement measures to support removal of those without lawful authority. It is aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal immigration.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 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.