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Legislation

Immigration law

The Immigration (Form and Manner of Passenger Information) Direction 2008
Immigration (PACE codes of practice) direction
Immigration (places of detention) direction 2009

This section allows you to access immigration, asylum and nationality legislation.

The text and explanatory notes of relevant Acts of Parliament can be found on the Office of Public Sector Information website. This legislation includes:

UK Borders Act 2007
the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

Impact assessments relating to both these Acts can be found in the UK government web archive.

Under section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, the UK Border Agency must have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in discharging its functions. these arrangements are set out in statutory guidance.