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and >“immigration law have the meanings given by section 25(2) and (7) ) ”.
I1 S. 1 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
2 Entering United Kingdom without passport, &c.
(b) satisfactorily establishes the child’s identity and nationality or citizenship.
(e) to prove that he travelled to the United Kingdom without, at any stage since he set out on the journey, having possession of an immigration document.
(iii) complying with instructions or advice given by a person who offers advice about, or facilitates, immigration into the United Kingdom, unless in the circumstances of the case it is unreasonable to expect non-compliance with the instructions or advice.
(10) If [F2 [F3 a constable or] ] [F3 [F2 an] ] immigration officer reasonably suspects that a person has committed an offence under this section he may arrest the person without warrant.
(b) an offence under Part III of that Act (criminal proceedings) for the purposes of sections 28(4) , 28E, 28G and 28H (search after arrest, &c.) of that Act.
(12) In this section— “EEA national” means a national of a State which is a contracting party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area signed at Oporto on 2nd May 1992 (as it has effect from time to time) , “immigration document” means— (a) a passport, and (b) a document which relates to a national of a State other than the United Kingdom and which is designed to serve the same purpose as a passport, and “leave or asylum interview” means an interview with an immigration officer or an official of the Secretary of State at which a person— (a) seeks leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, or (b) claims that to remove him from or require him to leave the United Kingdom would breach the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Refugee Convention or would be unlawful under section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) as being incompatible with his Convention rights.
(14) Section 11 of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) shall have effect for the purpose of the construction of a reference in this section to entering the United Kingdom.
(15) In so far as this section extends to England and Wales, subsection (9) (b) shall, until the commencement of section 154 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) (increased limit on magistrates' power of imprisonment) , have effect as if the reference to twelve months were a reference to six months.
(16) In so far as this section extends to Scotland, subsection (9) (b) shall have effect as if the reference to twelve months were a reference to six months.
(17) In so far as this section extends to Northern Ireland, subsection (9) (b) shall have effect as if the reference to twelve months were a reference to six months.
I2 S. 3 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
(b) which country is the country of arrival, entry, travel or (as the case may be) departure.
F8 Words in s. 4(1) inserted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(a) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F10 Words in s. 4(2) repealed (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(b) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F12 S. 4(3A) inserted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(c) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F20 Words in s. 4(4)(b) renumbered as s. 4(4)(b)(i) (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(d)(i) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F22 S. 4(4)(b)(ii) and word inserted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(d)(ii) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F23 S. 4(4)(ba) inserted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(d)(iii) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
F24 S. 4(4)(d) substituted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13) , ss. 46(2)(d)(iv) , 206(1) ; S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , sch.
I4 S. 4 in force at 1.12.2004 for E.W.N.I. by S.I. 2004/2999 , art. 2 , Sch.
(8) At the end of paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (lifestyle offences: Scotland: people trafficking) add “or under section 4 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (exploitation) ”.
F33 Words in s. 5(1) substituted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 46(3)(a), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F34 Word in s. 5(2) repealed (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 46(3)(b)(i), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F35 S. 5(2)(g)(h) inserted (S.) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 46(3)(b)(ii), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
F36 S. 5(2A)(2B) inserted (S) (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 46(3)(c), 206(1); S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, sch.
I5 S. 5 in force at 1.12.2004 for E.W.N.I. by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.
I7 S. 6 in force at 1.10.2004 by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
“(ec) to give, to such extent as he considers appropriate, advice to immigration officers on matters relating to criminal offences;”.
I8 S. 7 in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.
(1) In determining whether to believe a statement made by or on behalf of a person who makes an asylum claim or a human rights claim, a deciding authority shall take account, as damaging the claimant’s credibility, of any behaviour to which this section applies.
(7) In this section— “asylum claim” has the meaning given by section 113(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) (subject to subsection (9) below) , “deciding authority” means— (a) an immigration officer, (b) the Secretary of State, (c) [F45 the First-tier Tribunal] , or (d) the Special Immigration Appeals Commission, “human rights claim” has the meaning given by section 113(1) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (subject to subsection (9) below) , “immigration decision” means— (a) refusal of leave to enter the United Kingdom, (b) refusal to vary a person’s leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, (c) grant of leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, (d) a decision that a person is to be removed from the United Kingdom by way of directions under section 10F46 ... of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (removal of persons unlawfully in United Kingdom) , (e) a decision that a person is to be removed from the United Kingdom by way of directions under paragraphs 8 to 12 of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (control of entry: removal) , (f) a decision to make a deportation order under section 5(1) of that Act, and (g) a decision to take action in relation to a person in connection with extradition from the United Kingdom, “immigration provision” means— (a) sections 28A, 28AA, 28B, 28C and 28CA of the Immigration Act 1971 (immigration offences: enforcement) , (b) paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to that Act (control of entry) , (c) section 14 of this Act, and (d) a provision of the Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33) or 2003 (c. 41) , “notified” means notified in such manner as may be specified by regulations made by the Secretary of State, “passport” includes a document which relates to a national of a country other than the United Kingdom and which is designed to serve the same purpose as a passport, and “safe country” means a country to which Part 2 of Schedule 3 applies.
(9) In subsection (4) a reference to an asylum claim or human rights claim shall be treated as including a reference to a claim of entitlement to remain in a country other than the United Kingdom made by reference to the rights that a person invokes in making an asylum claim or a human rights claim in the United Kingdom.
F48 (13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I10 S. 8(7)(10)(11) in force at 1.10.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2523, art. 2, Sch.
(3) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1) (d) if the Secretary of State sends a copy of a certificate by first class post to a person’s last known address, the person shall be treated as receiving the copy on the second day after the day on which it was posted.
(2) In paragraph 14(1) and (2) of Schedule 3 to the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (local authority to notify Secretary of State) for “paragraph 6 or 7” substitute “ paragraph 6, 7 or 7A ”.
(b) in subsections (6) and (7) for “section 95” substitute “ section 4 or 95 ”.
(c) in subsection (7) for “subsection (1) (a) or (b) ” substitute “ subsection (1) ”.
(5) In section 103A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (appeal about location of support) in subsection (1) (and in the heading) for “section 95” substitute “ section 4 or 95 ”.
(7) Regulations under section 4(5) (b) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) (as inserted by subsection (1) above) may apply to persons receiving support under section 4 when the regulations come into force.
I13 S. 10(1)(2)(6)(7) in force at 1.12.2004 by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.
“(6) A person has a local connection with the district of a local housing authority if he was (at any time) provided with accommodation in that district under section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (support for asylum seekers).
(ii) a local connection with a district (in Scotland) within the meaning of section 27 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26).
I15 S. 11 in force at 4.1.2005 by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.
(3) Regulation 12(1) and (2) of the Social Security (Immigration and Asylum) Consequential Amendments Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/636) (which save for transitional purposes the effect of provision made for back-payment of benefits for refugees under section 11(2) of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (c. 49) ) shall cease to have effect.

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