Overview

This bill proposes a 28-day limit on the detention of individuals under the Immigration Act 1971. It aims to amend existing legislation to prevent indefinite detention of immigrants awaiting examination or removal from the UK.

Description

The Immigration (Time Limit on Detention) Bill amends the Immigration Act 1971 by introducing a maximum 28-day detention period. This limit applies to two key sections of the Act:

• Schedule 2, paragraph 16: This concerns the detention of individuals subject to immigration examination or removal.
• Schedule 3, paragraph 2: This relates to detention or control pending deportation.

The bill ensures that no individual can be held under these provisions for longer than 28 days. The bill will come into effect six months after it receives Royal Assent and applies across the entire United Kingdom.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify any changes to government spending. The potential impact on government spending would likely relate to the costs associated with increased processing of immigration cases to ensure compliance with the 28-day limit. However, precise figures are not available within the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill will primarily affect:

• Immigrants facing examination or removal: This group will benefit from the 28-day limit on detention.
• Immigration officials: They will need to adapt their procedures to ensure compliance with the new time limit.
• Government agencies responsible for immigration: These will need to adjust their resource allocation to manage the potential increase in processing of immigration cases.

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