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Enforced by: Home Office
Status: Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 2 of 17 obligations carry imprisonment (12 months). 4 carry different penalties and 11 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person7 Operator1

Plus 9 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

Operator — also bound by 746 other Acts

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 203 duties

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 121 duties

Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 112 duties

Space Industry Regulations 2021 76 duties

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 66 duties

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Electronic travel authorisations

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2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.011 Electronic travel authorisations

s.011 Electronic travel authorisations and the Islands

Part 1

Regulation of Entry into and Stay in United Kingdom

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22 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 General principles.

s.002 Statement of right of abode in United Kingdom.

s.002 Deprivation of right of abode

s.003 General provisions for regulation and control.

s.003 Further provision as to leave to enter.

s.003 Further provision as to leave to remain.

s.003 Continuation of leave pending variation decision

s.003 Continuation of leave following revocation

s.003 Irish citizens

s.004 Administration of control.

s.005 Procedure for, and further provisions as to, deportation.

s.006 Recommendations by court for deportation.

s.007 Exemption from deportation for certain existing residents.

s.008 Exceptions for seamen, aircrews and other special cases.

s.008 Persons ceasing to be exempt.

s.008 Persons ineligible for leave to enter and remain, entry clearance and ETA

s.008 Persons excluded from the United Kingdom under certain instruments.

s.009 Further provisions as to common travel area.

s.010 Entry otherwise than by sea or air.

s.011 Construction of references to entry, and other phrases relating to travel.

s.011 Working in United Kingdom waters

s.011 Offshore workers: requirements to notify arrival and entry dates etc

Part 2

Appeals

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12 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.012 Immigration Appeal Tribunal and adjudicators.

s.013 Appeals against exclusion from United Kingdom.

s.014 Appeals against conditions.

s.015 Appeals in respect of deportation orders.

s.016 Appeals against validity of directions for removal.

s.017 Appeals against removal on objection to destination.

s.018 Notice of matters in respect of which there are rights of appeal.

s.019 Determination of appeals by adjudicators.

s.020 Appeal to Tribunal from determination of adjudicator.

s.021 Reference of cases for further consideration.

s.022 Procedure.

s.023 Financial support for organisations helping persons with rights of appeal.

Part 3

Maritime enforcement

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7 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.028 Enforcement powers in relation to ships: United Kingdom

s.028 Enforcement powers in relation to ships: England and Wales

s.028 Enforcement powers in relation to ships: Scotland

s.028 Enforcement powers in relation to ships: Northern Ireland

s.028 Hot pursuit of ships in United Kingdom waters

s.028 Power to seize and dispose of ships etc.

s.028 Interpretation of Part 3A

Part 3

Criminal Proceedings

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32 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.024 Illegal entry and similar offences.

s.024 Deception.

s.024 Illegal working

s.025 Assisting unlawful immigration to member State or the United Kingdom

s.025 Helping asylum-seeker to enter United Kingdom

s.025 Assisting entry to United Kingdom in breach of deportation or exclusion order

s.025 Facilitation offences: application to rescuers

s.025 Facilitation offences: defences relating to stowaways

s.025 Forfeiture of vehicle, ship or aircraft

s.025 Detention of ship, aircraft or vehicle

s.026 General offences in connection with administration of Act.

s.026 Registration card

s.026 Possession of immigration stamp

s.027 Offences by persons connected with ships or aircraft or with ports.

s.028 Proceedings.

s.028 Arrest without warrant.

s.028 Arrest with warrant

s.028 Search and arrest by warrant.

s.028 Search and arrest without warrant.

s.028 Business premises: entry to arrest

s.028 Entry and search of premises.

s.028 Entry and search of premises following arrest.

s.028 Entry and search of premises following arrest under section 25, 25A, or 25B.

s.028 Search for personnel records: warrant unnecessary

s.028 Search for personnel records: with warrant

s.028 Searching arrested persons.

s.028 Searching persons in police custody.

s.028 Seized material: access and copying.

s.028 Search warrants: safeguards.

s.028 Execution of warrants.

s.028 Interpretation of Part III.

s.028 Retention of seized material

Part 4

Supplementary

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10 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.029 Contributions for expenses of persons returning abroad.

s.030 Return of mental patients.

s.031 Expenses.

s.031 Procedural requirements as to applications.

s.032 General provisions as to Orders in Council, etc.

s.033 Interpretation.

s.034 Repeal, transitional and temporary.

s.035 Commencement, and interim provisions.

s.036 Power to extend to Islands.

s.037 Short title and extent.

Schedules

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s.sch002 (1) If a person showing himself— (a) to be the... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Immigration officers must provide records, access, and copies of seized material on requestCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to ships or aircraft— Regulated

Provide passenger and service information to immigration officers on requestOperator

s.sch002 (1) It shall be the duty of any person examined... Regulated

Cooperate with immigration examination and provide required documents and informationAny Person

s.sch004a (1) A person commits an offence under the law of... Imprisonment

Obstruct an immigration officer or give false informationAny Person

s.sch004a (1) This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Relevant officer must give written notice when detaining a shipCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a (1) This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Relevant officers may stop, board and detain ships suspected of immigration offencesCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a A relevant officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Relevant officer must show proof of authority on requestCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a (1) A person commits an offence under the law of... Imprisonment

Obstruct or fail to comply with immigration officer (Scotland)Any Person

s.sch004a (1) This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Home Office must give written notice when detaining a ship suspected of immigration offencesCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a A relevant officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Immigration officers must show evidence of authority on requestCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a (1) A person commits an offence under the law of... Imprisonment

Obstruct or fail to comply with immigration officerAny Person

s.sch004a A relevant officer must produce evidence of the officer's authority... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Relevant officer must show evidence of authority when askedCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a Evidence of authority Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Relevant officers must show evidence of authority on requestCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch004a Offences under the law of England and Wales Imprisonment

Obstruct or give false info to immigration officerAny Person

s.sch004a Offences under the law of Scotland Imprisonment

Obstruct an immigration officer or give false informationAny Person

s.sch004a Offences under the law of Northern Ireland Imprisonment

Obstruct or give false info to an immigration officer in NIAny Person

s.sch005 The remuneration of officers and servants appointed as aforesaid, and... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Lord Chancellor must pay tribunal officers' remuneration and expensesCrown / Minister / Government department

121 other schedules

s.sch001a For the purposes of section 3(1)(c)(vi), an “ electronic monitoring...

s.sch001a The arrangements may in particular— (a) require P to wear...

s.sch001a If the arrangements require P to wear, or make specified...

s.sch001a An electronic monitoring condition may not be imposed on a...

s.sch001a In this Schedule “ specified ” means specified in the...

s.sch002 (1) Immigration officers for the purposes of this Act shall...

s.sch002 (1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State either—...

s.sch002 Where directions are given in respect of a person under...

s.sch002 A person in respect of whom directions are given under...

s.sch002 (1) If, on a person’s examination by an immigration officer...

s.sch002 (1) Where a person being a member of the crew...

s.sch002 (1) Where it appears to the Secretary of State that...

s.sch002 A person in respect of whom directions are given under...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) an immigration officer is...

s.sch002 (1) A person who may be required to submit to...

s.sch002 (1) A person liable to be detained under paragraph 16...

s.sch002 (1) Persons may be detained under paragraph 16 above in...

s.sch002 (1) An immigration officer or constable may search a person...

s.sch002 (1) Where a person detained under paragraph 16(2) is an...

s.sch002 (1) Where a person is refused leave to enter the...

s.sch002 (1) An immigration officer may examine any persons within sub-paragraph...

s.sch002 (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, in either...

s.sch002 (1) A person liable to detention or detained under paragraph...

s.sch002 . . . . . . . . . ....

s.sch002 (1) Where a recognizance entered into under paragraph 22 above...

s.sch002 (1) An immigration officer or constable may arrest without warrant...

s.sch002 (1) Tribunal Procedure Rules must make provision with respect to...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a person is arrested...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies if a person is arrested under...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies if a person—

s.sch002 (1) An authorised officer may exercise the powers in this...

s.sch002 (1) If an authorised officer who is exercising a power...

s.sch002 Section 28L applies for the purposes of this Schedule as...

s.sch002 (1) The owners or agents of a ship or aircraft...

s.sch002 (1) The captain of a ship or aircraft arriving in...

s.sch002 Administrative Provisions as to Control on Entry

s.sch002 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring responsible...

s.sch002 (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations imposing penalties...

s.sch002 Administrative Provisions as to Control on Entry

s.sch002 (1) Where a person (in the following provisions of this...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies to a person who has arrived...

s.sch002 (1) An immigration officer or designated person may examine any...

s.sch002 (1) An appellant shall not be released under paragraph 29...

s.sch002 (1) Where under paragraph 29 above (as it applies in...

s.sch002 Where under paragraph 29 above (as it applies in Scotland)...

s.sch002 (1) An immigration officer or constable may arrest without warrant...

s.sch002 (1) Tribunal Procedure Rules must make provision with respect to...

s.sch002 . . . . . . . . . ....

s.sch002 The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory...

s.sch002 (1) In this Schedule “ designated person ” means a...

s.sch002 (1) The Secretary of State may direct—

s.sch002 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, where a person examined...

s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies if an immigration officer examining a...

s.sch002 (1) Where a person arriving in the United Kingdom is...

s.sch002 (1) Where an illegal entrant is not given leave to...

s.sch003 (1) Where a deportation order is in force against any...

s.sch003 Any justice of the peace or court before whom a...

s.sch003 (1) Where a recommendation for deportation made by a court...

s.sch003 So far as they relate to an appeal under section...

s.sch003 Where the release of a person recommended for deportation is...

s.sch003 (1) On an application made— (a) by or on behalf...

s.sch003 (1) In this Schedule “ the appropriate court ” means,...

s.sch003 (1) A constable or immigration officer may arrest without warrant...

s.sch003 (1) A person arrested in England or Wales in pursuance...

s.sch003 (1) A person arrested in Scotland in pursuance of paragraph...

s.sch004 (1) Where under the immigration laws of any of the...

s.sch004 Notwithstanding section 3(4) of this Act, leave given to a...

s.sch004 (1) This Act has effect in relation to a person...

s.sch004 (1) For the purposes of paragraph 3, a person is...

s.sch004 Notwithstanding anything in section 1(3) of this Act, it shall...

s.sch004a (1) This Part of this Schedule sets out the powers...

s.sch004a A relevant officer is not liable in any criminal or...

s.sch004a (1) This Part of this Schedule sets out the powers...

s.sch004a (1) This paragraph applies if a relevant officer has reasonable...

s.sch004a (1) The relevant officer may search a person found on...

s.sch004a (1) The relevant officer may require a person found on...

s.sch004a (1) A relevant officer may— (a) be accompanied by other...

s.sch004a A relevant officer may use reasonable force, if necessary, in...