Last amended by Sentencing Act 2026 in 2026. 2 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
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Summary
Comprehensive reform of the immigration and asylum system. Introduces differential treatment of refugees based on mode of arrival, reforms the Modern Slavery NRM, creates new criminal offences for illegal entry and facilitation, and amends nationality law.
Key Points
- Remedies for historical nationality law unfairness
- Differential treatment based on mode of arrival
- New criminal offences for illegal entry
- Reforms to modern slavery NRM
- Group 1 vs Group 2 refugee distinction
- Life imprisonment for people smuggling causing death
- Age assessment provisions
- Electronic travel authorisation scheme
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2022 — Nationality and Borders Act 2022
36 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2022 — The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 4 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023
21 commencement (coming-into-force) effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2023 — Illegal Migration Act 2023
19 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2022 — The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023
15 commencement (coming-into-force) effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2026 — Sentencing Act 2026
2 recorded amendment effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).