Overview

This bill proposes to make it a criminal offence to be present in the UK without legal authority after July 1st, 2016, or to enter the UK without legal authority after that date. The bill outlines penalties for these offences and provisions for deportation.

Description

This bill, the Illegal Immigrants (Criminal Sanctions) Act 2016, criminalizes the presence in the UK without legal authority after July 1st, 2016. It also criminalizes attempts to enter the UK without legal authority after the same date.

Penalties

Those found guilty face up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine (up to £5,000 in Scotland and Northern Ireland), or both. Conviction mandates a deportation order unless the Secretary of State certifies that deportation is against the public interest. This certificate must be submitted to the court.

Government Spending

The bill's direct impact on government spending is not explicitly stated within the provided text. However, increased enforcement and potential costs associated with deportations are likely to result in increased expenditure. Specific figures are not available.

Groups Affected

This bill directly affects:

• Individuals present in the UK without legal authority after July 1st, 2016: They face criminal prosecution and potential deportation.
• Individuals attempting to enter the UK illegally after July 1st, 2016: They face criminal prosecution and potential deportation.
• The UK Border Agency and Law Enforcement: They will be responsible for increased enforcement and processing of deportation orders.
• The Courts: They will handle the resulting prosecutions and deportation appeals.

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