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The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

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2026

23 events
13 May 2026 | Policy paper British Transport Police Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee Department for Transport Network Rail Office of Rail and Road Regulatory Policy Committee Transport Committee Transport Focus Context · primary home: Tackling State Threats Bill linked direct

The King's Speech 2026 – Background Briefing Notes (PDF)

Why linked: King's Speech 2026 Background Briefing Notes explicitly names and contextualizes the Immigration and Asylum Bill within legislative programme

The full PDF of the King's Speech 2026 background briefing notes from the Prime Minister's Office, containing dedicated section on the Railways and Passenger Benefits Bill (p.75) setting out the rationale for establishing Great British Railways.

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13 May 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Context · primary home: Courts Modernisation Bill linked commitment

King's Speech announces Immigration and Asylum Bill

Why linked: The King's Speech 2026 and official briefing notes announce the Immigration and Asylum Bill as part of the government's legislative programme.

The King's Speech 2026 bill to increase confidence in the security of immigration and asylum systems and support a firm but fair framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ The King's Speech 2026: background briefing not… (129pp)
11 May 2026 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Powers and operational procedure: caseworker guidance on immigration enforcement - core operational guidance integral to Bill's enforcement framework

Immigration staff guidance on administrative and criminal powers for officers dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.

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↓ Advertising unlawful immigration services online (9pp) ↓ Arrest and restraint (accessible) ↓ Arrest and restraint (34pp) ↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: seizure … ↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: seizure … (14pp) ↓ Critical incident management (accessible) ↓ Critical incident management (25pp) ↓ Dealing with potential criminality (ICE teams) (accessible) ↓ Enforcement interviews (24pp) ↓ Enforcement planning assessments (accessible) ↓ Enforcement planning assessments (61pp) ↓ Enforcement visits (accessible) ↓ Enforcement visits (35pp) ↓ Enforcement visits: safety and personal protection (34pp) ↓ Identifying people at risk (accessible) ↓ Identifying people at risk (40pp) ↓ Illegal working operations (30pp) ↓ Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact ass… ↓ Immigration Enforcement equalities and community impact ass… (38pp) ↓ Immigration Enforcement powers (accessible) ↓ Immigration Enforcement powers (35pp) ↓ Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival (accessible) ↓ Irregular or unlawful entry and arrival (50pp) ↓ Marriage investigations (accessible) ↓ Marriage investigations (61pp) ↓ Method of entry (13pp) ↓ Offence of endangering another during a journey by sea (acc… ↓ Offence of endangering another during a journey by sea (11pp) ↓ Partnership working (accessible) ↓ Partnership working (14pp) ↓ Post enforcement visit actions (accessible) ↓ Post enforcement visit actions (13pp) ↓ Post-incident procedures: in the event of death or serious … ↓ Post-incident procedures: in the event of death or serious … (21pp) ↓ Preventing illegal working in licensed premises and the Hom… ↓ Preventing illegal working in licensed premises and the Ho… (36pp) ↓ Record keeping during enforcement visits (accessible) ↓ Record keeping during enforcement visits (24pp) ↓ Right to rent: landlords’ penalties (38pp) ↓ Right to rent scheme: permission to rent (accessible) ↓ Right to rent scheme: permission to rent (15pp) ↓ Safeguarding and establishing lawful residence (accessible) ↓ Safeguarding and establishing lawful residence (34pp) ↓ Search and seizure (accessible) ↓ Search and seizure (41pp) ↓ Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003: right of entry to pr… ↓ Section 179 of the Licensing Act 2003: right of entry to pr… (10pp) ↓ Use of force (21pp) ↓ Verbal abuse, obstruction and assault – Immigration Enforce… (19pp) ↓ Warrants: procurement and use (accessible version) ↓ Warrants: procurement and use (37pp)
8 May 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Statutory Instrument amending Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2026 - legislative instrument implementing asylum support framework

This instrument amends the Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/930) by inserting into regulation 6(2) provision that the Secretary of State may make the continued provision of accommodation to a person falling within …

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19 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Statement of intent between the UK and the Republic of Nigeria on cooperation relating to border security and organised crime

Why linked: Statement of intent between UK and Nigeria on border security and organised crime (19 March 2026) — operational cooperation directly relevant to BSAIA 2025 OIC framework.

Statement of intent between UK and Nigeria on border security and organised crime (19 March 2026) — operational cooperation directly relevant to BSAIA 2025 OIC framework.

In response to: Statement of intent on organised immigration crime and border security

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6 Mar 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked direct

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 March 2026

Why linked: Statement of changes to Immigration Rules (HC 1691) - statutory instrument amendments within interpreted scope

Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 5 March 2026.

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↓ Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1691, 5 M… (48pp) ↓ Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the I… ↓ Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the I… (22pp) ↓ Explanatory memorandum to the statement of changes in the I… (24pp) ↓ Impact assessment: further extension of the Ukraine Permiss… (55pp) ↓ Impact assessment: visa brake (39pp) ↓ Economic note: procedure and rights of appeal changes to P… ↓ Economic note: procedure and rights of appeal changes to P… (7pp)
27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026 (legislation.gov.uk record duplicating event 60886) — confirms s.76 NBA 2022 commencement on 20 March 2026 in the 2026 Bill drafting environment.

These Regulations bring into force on the 20th March 2026 section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36). Section 76 relates to the liability of carriers, and amends section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 …

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27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement Regulations - statutory instrument bringing provisions into force

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 5th March 2026. They are the third commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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27 Feb 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 9) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act 2022 Commencement Regulations on carrier liability - related enforcement mechanisms

These Regulations bring into force on the 20th March 2026 section 76 of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36). Section 76 relates to the liability of carriers, and amends section 40 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 …

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24 Feb 2026 | Policy paper Home Office Immigration Enforcement linked direct

Immigration Enforcement facial recognition policy

Why linked: Immigration Enforcement facial recognition policy - immigration enforcement mechanism relevant to border security framework

This policy outlines Immigration Enforcement’s strategic, operational, and legal framework for the ethical use of live facial recognition technology.

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19 Feb 2026 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Criminal investigation guidance to the PACE (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Criminal investigation guidance for Northern Ireland - immigration enforcement procedures

Guidance for criminal investigators in Immigration Enforcement (IE) and the Home Office in Northern Ireland.

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↓ Criminal investigation guidance to the PACE (Northern Irela… (20pp)
26 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement No. 2 Regulations - statutory instrument implementation

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 2nd February 2026. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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26 Jan 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 Commencement No. 2 Regulations (duplicate entry)

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31) (“the Act”) on 2nd February 2026. They are the second commencement regulations made under the Act. Certain provisions were brought into force …

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22 Jan 2026 | Guidance Immigration Enforcement UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Offender management: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Offender management caseworker guidance (January 2026) — implementation of FNO/deportation provisions relevant to BSAIA 2025 statutory FTT timeframe and 2026 Bill scope.

Immigration staff guidance on dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.

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↓ Accommodation under Schedule 10 to the Immigration Act 2016 (19pp) ↓ Adults at risk: detention of potential or confirmed victims… ↓ Adults at risk: detention of potential or confirmed victims… (22pp) ↓ Adults at risk in immigration detention (accessible) ↓ Adults at risk in immigration detention (30pp) ↓ Detention and case progression review (accessible) ↓ Detention and case progression review (16pp) ↓ Detention: general instructions (accessible) ↓ Detention: general instructions (68pp) ↓ Detention of pregnant women (accessible) ↓ Detention of pregnant women (18pp) ↓ Detention on reporting (accessible) ↓ Detention on reporting (13pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: adults at risk: detention of po… (25pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: detention on reporting ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS electronic monitoring expan… ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS non-fitted devices (accessi… ↓ Equality impact assessment: GPS non-fitted devices (25pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: partial commencement of the ele… ↓ Equality impact assessment: reporting and offender managem… ↓ Equality impact assessment: residential holding rooms ↓ Equality impact assessment: standards for consideration of … (22pp) ↓ Equality impact assessment: transition from radio frequency… ↓ Identity management: enforcement (accessible) ↓ Identity management: enforcement (29pp) ↓ Immigration bail (accessible) ↓ Immigration bail (103pp) ↓ Immigration bail conditions: electronic monitoring (EM) exp… ↓ Immigration bail conditions: electronic monitoring (EM) exp… (24pp) ↓ Mandatory refusal period (accessible) ↓ Mandatory refusal period (15pp) ↓ Non-compliance and absconder process (35pp) ↓ Reporting and offender management (accessible) ↓ Reporting and offender management (50pp) ↓ Requesting a second opinion for an external medical report … ↓ Requesting a second opinion for an external medical report (16pp) ↓ Sanctions: refer case to Interventions and Sanctions Direct… (38pp) ↓ Sanctions: vehicle and licensing (16pp) ↓ Short-term holding facility rules 2018 (accessible) ↓ Short-term holding facility rules 2018 (52pp)
20 Jan 2026 | Policy paper Home Office linked evidence

Restoring control over the immigration system: white paper

Why linked: Filled the "Home Office immigration policy statements and strategy documents" gap via web research

The white paper sets out the government's plans to create an immigration system which promotes growth but is controlled and managed.

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↓ Restoring control over the immigration system (80pp) ↓ Restoring control over the immigration system (print-ready … (82pp) ↓ Restoring control over the immigration system: technical an… ↓ Restoring control over the immigration system: technical an… (15pp) ↓ Adfer rheolaeth dros y system fewnfudo (hygyrch) ↓ Adfer rheolaeth dros y system fewnfudo: atodiad technegol (…

2025

10 events
8 Dec 2025 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Additional grounds for cancellation of entry clearance: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Caseworker guidance on cancellation of entry clearance - administrative procedure within immigration rules framework

Immigration staff guidance on addressing cancelling leave in line with Section 5 of Part 9 of the Immigration Rules.

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↓ Suitability: Section 5 additional grounds for cancellation … (21pp)
8 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: equality impact assessment (accessible)

Why linked: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 equality impact assessment - statutory impact assessment for bill predecessor

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 equality impact assessment - statutory impact assessment for bill predecessor

In response to: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: equality impact assessment

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4 Dec 2025 | Policy paper Immigration Advice Authority linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025: IAA factsheet

Why linked: Home Office factsheet on BSAIA 2025 — the analyst-facing summary of the predecessor framework the 2026 Bill builds on.

The Act will strengthen the UK’s ability to respond to border threats, enhance enforcement powers, and reform parts of the asylum and immigration system.

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2 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: impact assessments

Why linked: BSAIA 2025 Bill impact assessments — foundational evidence base for the predecessor regime.

These documents relate to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 30 January 2025.

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↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: overarch… (106pp) ↓ Increased powers for the Immigration Services Commissioner:… ↓ Increased powers for the Immigration Services Commissioner:… (43pp) ↓ Extension of prohibition on employment to other working arr… ↓ Extension of prohibition on employment to other working arr… (36pp) ↓ Online advertising of unlawful immigration services offence… ↓ Online advertising of unlawful immigration services offence… (8pp)
2 Dec 2025 | Impact assessment Home Office linked direct

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: equality impact assessment

Why linked: Equality Impact Assessment for the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025 – statutory scrutiny document

This document relates to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 30 January 2025.

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↓ Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025: equality… (17pp)
18 Sep 2025 | Guidance UK Visas and Immigration linked direct

Asylum support under section 4(2) policy: caseworker guidance

Why linked: Asylum support section 4(2) caseworker guidance - immigration asylum support framework

Immigration staff guidance detailing policy and procedures to follow when supporting failed asylum seekers under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

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↓ Asylum support: section 4(2) policy (29pp)

2024

4 events
27 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Immigration and Police (Passenger, Crew and Service Information) Order 2024

Why linked: Immigration and Police Passenger Information Order - border security data-sharing mechanism

This Order is made under paragraphs 27 and 27B of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) and section 32 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13). Those provisions are applied with modifications to channel …

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4 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024

Why linked: Nationality and Borders Act juxtaposed controls amendment - border security enforcement powers

This Order amends the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2818) to permit officers of the French Republic to escort detained persons between Control Zones at juxtaposed control sea ports via permitted Circulation Areas while …

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2022

1 event
29 Mar 2022 | Consultation outcome Home Office linked direct

New Plan for Immigration

Why linked: Earlier 'New Plan for Immigration' consultation outcome (2022) — referenced doctrinal predecessor to the current asylum-reform direction.

The New Plan for Immigration policy paper sets out the government’s intentions to build a fair but firm asylum and illegal migration system.

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↓ New Plan for Immigration: policy statement (web version) (49pp) ↓ New Plan for Immigration: policy statement (print version) (52pp) ↓ New Plan for Immigration: policy statement (Welsh web versi… (52pp) ↓ New Plan for Immigration: policy statement (Welsh accessibl… ↓ Consultation on the New Plan for Immigration: government re… ↓ Consultation on the New Plan for Immigration: government re… (26pp) ↓ Consultation on the New Plan for Immigration: government r… ↓ Consultation on the New Plan for Immigration: government re… (28pp) ↓ Report in relation to legal routes from the EU for protec… ↓ Report in relation to legal routes from the EU for protecti… (16pp)