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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 overview

Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 — full text by section

Consolidated text as published on legislation.gov.uk, snapshot 2026-08-24. Read the Act on legislation.gov.uk

66 sections. Default extent: E+W+S+N.I..

  1. s.1The Border Security Commander
  2. s.2Terms and conditions of designation etc
  3. s.3Functions of the Commander
  4. s.4Duty to prepare annual reports
  5. s.5Duties of cooperation etc
  6. s.6The Board
  7. s.7Delegation by the Commander
  8. s.8Designation of an Interim Border Security Commander
  9. s.9Directions and guidance by the Secretary of State
  10. s.10Exclusion of application to the armed forces
  11. s.11Amendment of Schedule 7 to the Data Protection Act 2018
  12. s.12Interpretation
  13. s.13Supplying articles for use in immigration crime
  14. s.14Handling articles for use in immigration crime
  15. s.15Sections 13 and 14: meaning of “relevant article”
  16. s.16Collecting information for use in immigration crime
  17. s.17Online advertising of unlawful immigration services
  18. s.18Application of section 17 to internet service providers
  19. s.19Liability for offence under section 17 committed by a body
  20. s.20Offences committed outside the United Kingdom
  21. s.21Endangering another during sea crossing to United Kingdom
  22. s.22Meaning of key expressions
  23. s.23Powers of authorised officers to search for relevant articles
  24. s.24Powers to seize and retain relevant articles
  25. s.25Duty to pass on items seized under section 24
  26. s.26Powers to access, copy and use information stored on relevant articles
  27. s.27Amendment of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
  28. s.28Extension of powers to other persons
  29. s.29Meaning of other expressions
  30. s.30Supply of customs information by HMRC
  31. s.31Use and disclosure of information supplied under section 30
  32. s.32Further provision about use and disclosure of information under section 31
  33. s.33Supply of trailer registration information
  34. s.34Onwards sharing of information shared under section 33
  35. s.35Sections 30 to 34: general provision about disclosure
  36. s.36Sections 30 to 34: interpretation
  37. s.37Provision of biometric information by evacuees etc
  38. s.38Use and retention of information taken under section 37
  39. s.39Provision of biometric information at ports in Scotland
  40. s.40Repeal of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024
  41. s.41Repeal of certain provisions of the Illegal Migration Act 2023
  42. s.42Sections 40 and 41: consequential amendments
  43. s.43Immigration advisers and immigration service providers
  44. s.44Detention and exercise of functions pending deportation
  45. s.45EU Settlement Scheme: rights of entry and residence etc
  46. s.46Conditions on limited leave to enter or remain and immigration bail
  47. s.47Powers to take biometric information
  48. s.48Extension of prohibition on employment to other working arrangements
  49. s.49Timeframe for determination of appeal brought by appellant receiving accommodation support
  50. s.50Timeframe for determination of certain appeals brought by non-detained appellants liable to deportation
  51. s.51Refugee Convention: particularly serious crime
  52. s.52Articles for use in serious crime
  53. s.53Section 52: meaning of “relevant article”
  54. s.54Confiscation of assets
  55. s.55Electronic monitoring requirements
  56. s.56Interim serious crime prevention orders
  57. s.57Applicants for making of orders and interim orders
  58. s.58Notification requirements
  59. s.59Orders by Crown Court on acquittal or when allowing an appeal
  60. s.60Validation of fees charged in relation to qualifications
  61. s.61Financial provisions
  62. s.62Consequential and minor provision
  63. s.63Regulations
  64. s.64Extent
  65. s.65Commencement
  66. s.66Short title