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Immigration Act 2016

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

A Bill To make provision about the law on immigration and asylum; to make provisionabout access to services, facilities, licences and work by reference to immigrationstatus; to make provision about the Director of Labour Market Enforcement; to makeprovision about language requirements for public sector workers; to make provisionabout fees for passports and civil registration; and for connected purposes.

Sponsors · 2

  • Mrs Theresa MayConservativeMaidenhead
  • Lord BatesConservativeLife peer

Bill · 9

  • HL Bill 124 2015-16, Commons Insistance, Non-Insistance, Amendment in Lieu and Amendments to Lords AmendmentLords
    10 May 2016
  • Bill 169 2015-16, Lords Insistence, Reason, Non-Insistence and Amendments in LieuCommons
    28 Apr 2016
  • HL Bill 118, 2015-16 Commons Reasons and amendments in lieuLords
    25 Apr 2016
  • Bill 159 2015-16, Lords Amendments to the BillCommons
    12 Apr 2016
  • HL Bill 109 2015-16 (as amended on Report)Lords
    23 Mar 2016
  • HL Bill 96 2015-16 (as amended in Committee)Lords
    11 Feb 2016
  • Bill 79 2015-16, as brought from the CommonsLords
    2 Dec 2015
  • Bill 96 2015-16 (as amended in Public Bill Committee)Commons
    18 Nov 2015
  • Bill 74 2015-16, as introducedCommons
    17 Sept 2015

Explanatory Notes · 3

  • Bill 159-EN 2015-16Commons
    14 Apr 2016
  • Bill 79 2015-16-ENLords
    4 Dec 2015
  • Bill 74-EN 2015-16Commons
    17 Sept 2015

Impact Assessments · 7

  • Reforming support for failed asylum seekers and other migrants without immigration status [UPDATED]Unassigned
    29 Jan 2016
  • REVISED - Overarching Impact AssessmentUnassigned
    30 Nov 2015
  • Illegal working in relation to private hire vehicles etc.Unassigned
    24 Nov 2015
  • Introduction of Immigration Status Check to Alcohol and Late Night Refreshment Licence ApplicationsUnassigned
    9 Oct 2015
  • Tackling existing current accounts held by illegal migrantsUnassigned
    18 Sept 2015
  • Overarching Impact AssessmentUnassigned
    17 Sept 2015
  • Reforming support for failed asylum seekers and other illegal migrantsUnassigned
    3 Aug 2015

Briefing papers · 3

  • Briefing Paper on Lords amendments and ping-pong stagesCommons
    4 May 2016
  • Committee Stage ReportCommons
    26 Nov 2015
  • Briefing Paper on Second ReadingCommons
    6 Oct 2015

Amendment Paper · 76

  • Revised Marshalled List of Motions to be Moved on Consideration of Commons AmendmentsLords
    10 May 2016
  • Commons Consideration of Lords Messages as at 9 May 2016Commons
    9 May 2016
  • Marshalled List of Motions to be Moved on Consideration of Commons AmendmentsLords
    9 May 2016
  • Notices of CCLM Amendments as at 5 May 2016Commons
    6 May 2016
  • Revised Marshalled List of motions and amendments to be moved on consideration of Commons Reasons and amendments in lieuLords
    26 Apr 2016
  • Marshalled List of motions and amendments to be moved on consideration of Commons Reasons and amendments in lieuLords
    25 Apr 2016
  • Commons Consideration of Lords Amendments as at 22 April 2016Commons
    25 Apr 2016
  • Notices of Amendments as at 21 April 2016Commons
    22 Apr 2016
  • Marshalled List of amendments to be moved on Third ReadingLords
    11 Apr 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on Third ReadingLords
    7 Apr 2016
  • Amendment to be moved on Third ReadingLords
    29 Mar 2016
  • Revised Third Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    18 Mar 2016
  • Third Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    17 Mar 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on Report [Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List]Lords
    14 Mar 2016
  • Second Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    11 Mar 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on Report [Supplementary to the Revised Marshalled List]Lords
    10 Mar 2016
  • Revised Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    8 Mar 2016
  • Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    7 Mar 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    4 Mar 2016
  • Amendment to be moved on ReportLords
    3 Mar 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    2 Mar 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    1 Mar 2016
  • Amendment to be moved on ReportLords
    29 Feb 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    26 Feb 2016
  • Amendment to be moved on ReportLords
    25 Feb 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    24 Feb 2016
  • Amendment to be moved on ReportLords
    16 Feb 2016
  • Amendments to be moved on ReportLords
    11 Feb 2016
  • Fifth Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    5 Feb 2016
  • Fourth Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    1 Feb 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in Committee [Supplementary to the Third Marshalled List]Lords
    29 Jan 2016
  • Third Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    28 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in Committee [Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List]Lords
    25 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in Committee [Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List]Lords
    21 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in Committee [Supplementary to the Second Marshalled List]Lords
    20 Jan 2016
  • Second Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    18 Jan 2016
  • Revised Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    15 Jan 2016
  • Marshalled List of Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    14 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    13 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    12 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    11 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    8 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    7 Jan 2016
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    6 Jan 2016
  • Amendment to be moved in CommitteeLords
    29 Dec 2015
  • Amendments to be moved in CommitteeLords
    23 Dec 2015
  • Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 1 December 2015Commons
    1 Dec 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 27 November 2015 Commons
    30 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 26 November 2015 Commons
    27 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 25 November 2015 Commons
    26 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 23 November 2015 Commons
    24 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 20 November 2015 Commons
    23 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 18 November 2015 Commons
    19 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 17 November 2015 Commons
    17 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 13 November 2015 Commons
    16 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 12 November 2015 Commons
    12 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 10 November 2015 Commons
    11 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 10 November 2015 Commons
    10 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 6 November 2015 Commons
    9 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 5 November 2015 Commons
    6 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 5 November 2015 Commons
    6 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 5 November 2015 Commons
    5 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 3 November 2015 Commons
    4 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 3 November 2015Commons
    3 Nov 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 29 October 2015 Commons
    30 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 29 October 2015Commons
    29 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 27 October 2015 Commons
    28 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 27 October 2015Commons
    27 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 22 October 2015 Commons
    23 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 22 October 2015Commons
    22 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 20 October 2015 Commons
    21 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 20 October 2015Commons
    20 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 16 October 2015 Commons
    19 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 15 October 2015Commons
    16 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 14 October 2015Commons
    15 Oct 2015
  • Notices of Amendments as at 13 October 2015Commons
    14 Oct 2015

Bill proceedings: Commons · 11

  • Proceedings on consideration of Lords Messages as at 9 May 2016Commons
    10 May 2016
  • Proceedings on consideration of Lords Amendments as at 25 April 2016Commons
    26 Apr 2016
  • Report Stage Proceedings as at 1 December 2015Commons
    2 Dec 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 17 November 2015Commons
    18 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 10 November 2015Commons
    11 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 5 November 2015Commons
    6 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 3 November 2015Commons
    4 Nov 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 29 October 2015Commons
    30 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 27 October 2015Commons
    28 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 22 October 2015Commons
    23 Oct 2015
  • Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 20 October 2015Commons
    21 Oct 2015

Selection of amendments: Commons · 9

  • Consideration of Lords MessageCommons
    9 May 2016
  • Consideration Of Lords AmmendmentsCommons
    25 Apr 2016
  • Consideration on ReportCommons
    30 Nov 2015
  • Consideration in Commiteee: Selection 6Commons
    16 Nov 2015
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 5Commons
    9 Nov 2015
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 4Commons
    4 Nov 2015
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 3Commons
    2 Nov 2015
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 2Commons
    28 Oct 2015
  • Consideration in Committee: Selection 1Commons
    26 Oct 2015

Will write letters · 24

  • Letter dated 21/03/2016 from Lord Bates to Baroness Lister of Burtersett regarding issues raised during the Immigration Bill Report stage second day: the Right to Rent scheme, and an amendment to extend the grace period of Home Office asylum supportUnassigned
    21 Mar 2016
  • Letter dated 18/03/2016 from Lord Bates to Lord Hope and others regarding whether the Immigration Bill 2015-16 was drafted on the assumption that the Scotland Bill will be passed in its current form. Correspondence (12 docs).Unassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 1. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 2. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 3. Margaret Burgess MSP to Rt Hon James Brokenshire MPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 4. Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP to Humza Yousaf MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 5. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to Margaret Burgess MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 6. Alex Neil MSP to Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 7. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to Michael Matheson MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 8. Alex Neil MSP to Rt Hon James Brokenshire MPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 9. Alex Neil MSP to Rt Hon James Brokenshire MPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 10. Michael Matheson MSP to Rt Hon James Brokenshire MPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 11. Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP to Alex Neil MSPUnassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter 12. Michael Matheson MSP to Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP Unassigned
    18 Mar 2016
  • Letter dated 11/03/2016 from Lord Bates to the Earl of Listowel regarding Committee stage amendments to the care leavers provisions of the Immigration Bill.Unassigned
    11 Mar 2016
  • Letter dated 11/03/2016 from Lord Bates to Lord Ramsbotham regarding Lords Report amendments tabled to the Immigration Bill regarding a time limit on detention and detention of vulnerable people.Unassigned
    11 Mar 2016
  • Letter dated 01/03/2016 from Lord Bates to colleagues regarding issues raised during the Committee stage fifth day of the Immigration BillUnassigned
    1 Mar 2016
  • Letter dated 23/02/2016 from Lord Keen of Elie to Lord Rosser regarding issues raised during Committee consideration 01/02/2016Unassigned
    23 Feb 2016
  • Letter dated 10/02/2016 from Lord Bates to Lord Rosser regarding issues raised during the fourth day of Committee stage Immigration BillUnassigned
    10 Feb 2016
  • Letter from Theresa May MP, Nicky Morgan MP and Greg Clark MP to Council Leaders regarding the dispersal of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (as referenced in letter from Lord Bates dated 10/02/2016)Unassigned
    10 Feb 2016
  • Letter dated 03/02/2016 from Lord Bates to Lord Rosser and others regarding points raised relating to the immigration health charge Unassigned
    3 Feb 2016
  • Letter dated 28/01/2016 from Lord Bates to colleagues regarding issues raised during the Committee Stage of the Immigration Bill Unassigned
    28 Jan 2016
  • Letter dated 08/01/2016 from Lord Bates to Lord Rosser regarding issues raised during the Second ReadingUnassigned
    8 Jan 2016
  • Letter dated 04/11/2015 from Robert Buckland QC MP to Albert Owen MP regarding measures on bank accounts in the Immigration BillUnassigned
    4 Nov 2015

Press notices · 1

  • Immigration Bill Schedule of Evidence SessionsCommons
    19 Oct 2015

Act of Parliament · 1

  • Immigration Act 2016 c.19Commons
    12 May 2016

Legislative Consent Motions-devolved legislatures · 1

  • The Welsh Assembly: 17 March 2016Commons
    22 Mar 2016

Library Notes · 1

  • House of Lords Library NoteLords
    17 Dec 2015

Tracked changes versions of Bills: Commons · 1

  • Version of the bill showing changes made in committeeCommons
    18 Nov 2015

Tracked changes versions of Bills: Lords · 1

  • Version of the bill showing changes made in committeeLords
    11 Feb 2016

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