Immigration Act 1971: The foundational framework for UK immigration law that sets out basic rights of entry and stay in the UK. Forms the cornerstone of British immigration legislation.
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: Modern updates to immigration procedures and enforcement provisions, including changes to appeal rights and immigration officer powers.
Immigration Rules (HC 395): Detailed regulations governing visa requirements and specific eligibility criteria for different visa categories. Contains the practical implementation of immigration policy.
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: Legislation covering appeals processes and documentation requirements for immigration applications. Also includes provisions for citizenship and asylum matters.
UK Borders Act 2007: Legislation establishing biometric requirements for immigration applications and containing key enforcement provisions for immigration control.
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020: Post-Brexit immigration legislation addressing EU citizen requirements and establishing the new points-based immigration system.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data handling requirements and privacy notices in immigration applications and processing.
Equality Act 2010: Non-discrimination legislation ensuring fair treatment in immigration processes and protecting against discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation containing human trafficking provisions and safeguarding requirements relevant to immigration control and visa processing.
