Overview

This bill aims to give the UK government the power to exclude foreign nationals convicted of any crime in the UK. This includes the power to remove them from the country, revoke their right to remain, and prevent their future entry.

Description

The Foreign National Offenders (Exclusion from the United Kingdom) Bill proposes that the Secretary of State create regulations to exclude foreign nationals from the UK if they are convicted of any crime punishable by imprisonment.

These regulations will cover:

• Removal from the UK: Foreign nationals will be removed from the country if they are convicted of a qualifying offence. This would apply even if other laws don't already provide for their removal.
• Removal of Right to Remain: Any right to remain in the UK for individuals convicted will be revoked.
• Prevention of Future Entry: Measures will be put in place to prevent these individuals from re-entering the UK.

The regulations must be approved by Parliament before they can be implemented.

Government Spending

The bill itself doesn't specify the associated costs. The actual financial impact will depend on the implementation of the regulations, including the costs of removal, legal processes, and border control measures. No figures are provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Foreign Nationals Convicted of Crimes: This group will be directly affected, potentially facing deportation and a ban on future entry.
• UK Government Agencies: Agencies like the Home Office will be responsible for implementing the new regulations, incurring administrative and operational costs.
• Courts and Legal Professionals: The judicial system will be involved in applying the new legislation during legal proceedings.
• Families of Foreign Nationals: Families of those deported will likely be impacted.

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