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Point in Time (17/10/2012)
Changes over time for: Asylum and Immigration Act 1996
26/07/1996- Amendment
19/08/1996- Amendment
14/02/2000- Amendment
05/06/2003- Amendment
Point in time view as at 17/10/2012. This version of this Act contains provisions that are prospective.
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 August 2020. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
1996 CHAPTER 49
C1Act amended (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 65(1); S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
C2Act extended in part (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (13.3.2008 for specified purposes, 1.5.2008 in so far as not already in force) by The Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/680), art. 12, Sch. 5 (with art. 5, Sch. 2) (as amended (29.6.2011) by The Immigration (Isle of Man) (Amendment) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1408), Sch. para. 3)
Asylum claimsU.K.
F1S. 1 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
F2S. 2 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4 and subject to transitional provision in Sch. 2 para. 4(1))
F3S. 3 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(3), Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4 and subject to transitional provision in Sch. 2 para. 4(2))
Immigration offencesU.K.
4 Obtaining leave by deception.U.K.
In subsection (1) of section 24 of the 1971 Act (illegal entry and similar offences), after paragraph (a) there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
“(aa)if, by means which include deception by him, he obtains or seeks to obtain leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;”.
C3S. 4 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 4 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
C4S. 4 extended (with modifications) (5.6.2003) by The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (Jersey) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1252), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.
I1S. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; S. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); S. 4 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
5 Assisting asylum claimants, and persons seeking to obtain leave by deception.U.K.
(1)In subsection (1) of section 25 of the 1971 Act (assisting illegal entry, and habouring), for the words from “the entry” to “illegal entrant” there shall be substituted the following paragraphs—
“(a)the entry into the United Kingdom of anyone whom he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to be an illegal entrant;
(b)the entry into the United Kingdom of anyone whom he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to be an asylum claimant; or
(c)the obtaining by anyone of leave to remain in the United Kingdom by means which he knows or has reasonable cause for believing to include deception,”.
“(1A)Nothing in subsection (1)(b) above shall apply to anything which is done—
(a)by a person otherwise than for gain, or in the course of his employment by a bona fide organisation whose purpose it is to assist refugees; or
(b)in relation to a person who has been detained under paragraph 16 of Schedule 2 to this Act, or has been granted temporary admission under paragraph 21 of that Schedule;
and in that provision “asylum claimant” means a person who intends to make a claim for asylum (within the meaning of the M1Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993).”
(3)In subsection (5) of that section, for the words “Subsection (1)” there shall be substituted the words “ Subsection (1)(a) ”.
(4)In subsection (6) of that section, for the words “subsection (1)” there shall be substituted the words “ subsection (1)(a) or (b) ”.
C5S. 5(1)(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 5(1)(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I2S. 5 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; s. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 5 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art.2, Sch. Pt. III
M11993 c.23.
6 Increased penalties.U.K.
(a)subsection (1) of section 24 of the 1971 Act (illegal entry and similar offences);
(b)subsection (1) of section 26 (general offences in connection with administration of Act); and
(c)section 27 (offences by persons connected with ships or aircraft or with ports),
for the words “level 4” there shall be substituted the words “ level 5 ”.
I3S. 6 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; s. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 6 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
F47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F4S. 7 repealed (14.2.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 109, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/168, art. 2, Sch. (with transitional provisions in art. 3); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
Persons subject to immigration controlU.K.
F58 Restrictions on employment.U.K.
F5S. 8 repealed (29.2.2008) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 26, 62(1)(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 2008/310, art. 2(1)(d)(e) (with art. 5(1)(2))
F68A Code of practice.U.K.
F6S. 8A repealed (29.2.2008) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 26, 62(1)(2), Sch. 3; S.I. 2008/310, art. 2(1)(d)(e) (with art. 5(1)(2))
F79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F7S. 9 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 110, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
F810. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F8S. 10 repealed (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 111, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
F911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
F9S. 11 repealed (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 112, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
12 Other amendments and repeals.U.K.
(1)Schedule 2 to this Act (which contains amendments of the 1971 Act and a related amendment of the M2Immigration Act 1988) shall have effect.
C6S. 12(1) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 12(1) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I4S. 12 partly in force; s. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 12 in force for certain purposes at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; s. 12(1)(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
M21988 c. 14.
13 Short title, interpretation, commencement and extent.U.K.
(1)This Act may be cited as the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
“the 1993 Act” means the M4Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993;
P1S. 13(3) power partly exercised (25.7.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2053
S. 13(3) power partly exercised (11.8.1996): different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 1996/2127
S. 13(3) power partly exercised (25.11.1996): 27.1.1997 appointed for s. 8 by S.I. 1996/2970
C7S. 13(1) extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
S. 13(1) extended (Jersey) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
C8S. 13(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/2164, art. 3, Sch.
S. 13(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.6.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I5S. 13 wholly in force at 26.7.1996; s. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); s. 13 in force at 26.7.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I
M31971 c.77.
M41993 c.23.
F10SCHEDULE 1U.K.
F10Sch. 1 omitted (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 113; S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch.
SCHEDULE 2U.K. Amendments of the 1971 Act and the Immigration Act 1988
General provisions for regulation and control, &c.U.K.
1(1)In subsection (1) of section 3 of the 1971 Act (general provisions for regulation and control), for paragraph (c) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—U.K.
“(c)if he is given limited leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom, it may be given subject to all or any of the following conditions, namely—
(ii)a condition requiring him to maintain and accommodate himself, and any dependants of his, without recourse to public funds; and
(iii)a condition requiring him to register with the police.”
F11Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(3) repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
C9Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(3) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/2164, art. 3, Sch.
C10Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(3) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I6Sch. 2 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.11.1996; Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(3) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III; Sch. 2 para. 1(1) in force at 1.11.1996 by S.I. 1996/2127, art. 2, Sch. Pt. IV
Persons belonging to another’s familyU.K.
2U.K.In subsection (4) of section 5 of the 1971 Act (persons belonging to another’s family), for paragraph (b) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—
“(b)where that other person is a woman, her husband and her or his children under the age of eighteen;”.
C11Sch. 2 para. 2 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 2 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch. (as amended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Immigration and Asylum (Jersey) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2593), art. 3(2))
I7Sch. 2 para. 2 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Appeals against conditionsU.K.
F12Sch. 2 para. 3 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
4(1)In subsection (1) of section 33 of the 1971 Act (interpretation), for the definitions of “entrant” and “illegal entrant” there shall be substituted the following definitions—U.K.
(a)unlawfully entering or seeking to enter in breach of a deportation order or of the immigration laws, or
(b)entering or seeking to enter by means which include deception by another person,
and includes also a person who has entered as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) above; ”.
F13Sch. 2 para. 4(2) repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 114, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4); (which amending provision is extended (with modifications) to Jersey (5.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1252, art. 2, Sch.)
C12Sch. 2 para. 4(1)(2) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
C13Sch. 2 para. 4(1)(2) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I8Sch. 2 para. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 4 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
5(1)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (information and documents), after the words “is carrying or conveying”, in the first place where they occur, there shall be inserted the words “ , or has carried or conveyed, ”.U.K.
(a)after the words “is carrying or conveying” there shall be inserted the words “ , or has carried or conveyed, ”;
(c)after the words “is doing” there shall be inserted the words “ or, as the case may be, has done ”.
C14Sch. 2 para. 5(2)(b) extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 5(2)(b) extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I9Sch. 2 para. 5 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 5 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Removal of illegal entrantsU.K.
6U.K.Paragraph 9 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (removal of illegal entrants) shall be renumbered as sub-paragraph (1) of that paragraph; and after that provision as so renumbered there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph—
“(2)Any leave to enter the United Kingdom which is obtained by deception shall be disregarded for the purposes of this paragraph.”
C15Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 6 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I10Sch. 2 para. 6 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 6 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Arrest of persons liable to detentionU.K.
7U.K.In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 17 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (arrest of persons liable to detention), the words “magistrate or” shall cease to have effect.
I11Sch. 2 para. 7 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 7 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
Recovery of expenses incurred in detaining persons refused leave to enterU.K.
8U.K.In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 19 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (recovery of expenses incurred in detaining persons refused leave to enter), for the words “at any time” there shall be substituted the words “ for any period (not exceeding 14 days) ”.
C16Sch. 2 para. 8 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 8 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I12Sch. 2 para. 8 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 8 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Recovery of expenses incurred in detaining illegal entrantsU.K.
9(1)In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 20 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (recovery of expenses incurred in detaining illegal entrants), for the words “at any time” there shall be substituted the words “ for any period (not exceeding 14 days) ”.U.K.
“(1A)Sub-paragraph (1) above shall not apply to expenses in respect of an illegal entrant if he obtained leave to enter by deception and the leave has not been cancelled under paragraph 6(2) above.”.
C17Sch. 2 para. 9 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 9 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I13Sch. 2 para. 9 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 9 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Temporary admission of persons liable to detentionU.K.
10U.K.After sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 21 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (temporary admission of persons liable to detention) there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraphs—
“(3)Sub-paragraph (4) below applies where a person who is at large in the United Kingdom by virtue of this paragraph is subject to a restriction as to reporting to an immigration officer with a view to the conclusion of his examination under paragraph 2 above.
(4)If the person fails at any time to comply with that restriction—
(a)an immigration officer may direct that the person’s examination under paragraph 2 above shall be treated as concluded at that time; but
(b)nothing in paragraph 6 above shall require the notice giving or refusing him leave to enter the United Kingdom to be given within twenty-four hours after that time.”
C18Sch. 2 para. 10 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 10 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I14Sch. 2 para. 10 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13 (3); Sch. 2 para. 10 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Temporary release of persons liable to detentionU.K.
11(1)For sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act (temporary release of persons liable to detention) there shall be substituted the following sub-paragraphs—U.K.
“(1)The following, namely—
(a)a person detained under paragraph 16(1) above pending examination; and
(b)a person detained under paragraph 16(2) above pending the giving of directions,
may be released on bail in accordance with this paragraph.
(1A)An immigration officer not below the rank of chief immigration officer or an adjudicator may release a person so detained on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before an immigration officer at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond or at such other time and place as may in the meantime be notified to him in writing by an immigration officer.
(1B)Sub-paragraph (1)(a) above shall not apply unless seven days have elapsed since the date of the person’s arrival in the United Kingdom.”
(a)for the word “adjudicator”, in the first place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ immigration officer or adjudicator ”; and
(b)for the word “adjudicator”, in the second place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ officer or adjudicator ”.
(3)In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph—
(b)for the word “adjudicator”, in the second and third places where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ officer or adjudicator ”.
I15Sch. 2 para. 11 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 11 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Grant of bail pending removalU.K.
12U.K.After paragraph 33 of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act there shall be inserted the following paragraph—
“ Grant of bail pending removalU.K.
34(1)Paragraph 22 above shall apply in relation to a person—
(a)directions for whose removal from the United Kingdom are for the time being in force; and
(b)who is for the time being detained under Part I of this Schedule,
as it applies in relation to a person detained under paragraph 16(1) above pending examination or detained under paragraph 16(2) above pending the giving of directions.
(2)Paragraphs 23 to 25 above shall apply as if any reference to paragraph 22 above included a reference to that paragraph as it applies by virtue of this paragraph.”
I16Sch. 2 para. 12 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 2 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Supplementary provisions as to deportationU.K.
13U.K.In paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 3 to the 1971 Act (supplementary provisions as to deportation), after the words “the police” there shall be inserted the words “ or an immigration officer ”.
C19Sch. 2 para. 13 extended (Guernsey) (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1264, art. 3, Sch.
Sch. 2 para. 13 extended (Jersey) (22.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1070, art. 3, Sch.
I17Sch. 2 para. 13 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 2 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
SCHEDULE 3U.K. Amendments of the 1993 Act
Curtailment of leave to enter or remainU.K.
F14Sch. 3 para. 1 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
Appeals to special adjudicatorU.K.
F152U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15Sch. 3 para. 2 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
Bail pending appeal from Immigration Appeal TribunalU.K.
3U.K.After section 9 of the 1993 Act there shall be inserted the following section—
“9A Bail pending appeal from Immigration Appeal Tribunal
(1)Where a person (“an appellant”)—
(a)has an appeal under Part II of the 1971 Act which is pending by reason of an appeal, or an application for leave to appeal, under section 9 above; and
(b)is for the time being detained under Part I of Schedule 2 to that Act (general provisions as to control on entry etc.),
he may be released on bail in accordance with this section.
(2)An immigration officer not below the rank of chief immigration officer, a police officer not below the rank of inspector or an adjudicator may release an appellant on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before the appropriate appeal court at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond.
(3)The Immigration Appeal Tribunal may release an appellant on his entering into a recognizance or, in Scotland, bail bond conditioned for his appearance before the appropriate appeal court at a time and place named in the recognizance or bail bond; and where—
(a)the appeal, or the application for leave to appeal, under section 9 above is by the Secretary of State; or
(b)the appellant has been granted leave to appeal under that section, and has duly given notice of appeal,
the Tribunal shall, if the appellant so requests, exercise its powers under this subsection.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) of paragraph 29 (grant of bail pending appeal) of Schedule 2 to the 1971 Act shall apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of that paragraph.
(5)Paragraphs 30 to 33 of that Schedule shall apply as if—
(a)any reference to paragraph 29 included a reference to this section;
(b)the reference in paragraph 30(2) to paragraph 29(3) or (4) included a reference to subsection (3) above; and
(c)any reference in paragraphs 31 to 33 to the Immigration Appeal Tribunal included a reference to the appropriate appeal court.
(6)In this section “the appropriate appeal court” has the same meaning as in section 9 above.”
I18Sch. 3 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.9.1996; Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II
Security of tenureU.K.
4U.K.In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 1 to the 1993 Act (security of tenure)—
(a)after the words “Part III of the Act of 1985” there shall be inserted the words “ or Part II of the Act of 1987 ”; and
(b)after the words “ the M9Housing Act 1988” there shall be inserted the words “ or the M10Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 ”.
M91988 c.50.
M101988 c.43.
Appeals to special adjudicator: supplementaryU.K.
F165U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F16Sch. 3 para. 5 repealed (2.10.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 paras. 108, 115, Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/2444, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with transitional provisions in arts. 3, 4)
I19Sch. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996; Sch. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 13(3); Sch. 4 in force for certain purposes at 1.9.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II; Sch. 4 wholly in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2053, art. 2, Sch. Pt. III
1971 c.77. Immigration Act 1971. In Schedule 2, in paragraph 17(2)(b), the words “magistrate or”.
1993 c.23. Asylum and Immigration Appeals Act 1993. In section 8(3), the words from “but a person” to the end.