The Immigration Act 2016 (Commencement No. 4) Regulations 2017
These Regulations bring into force section 43 of the Immigration Act 2016, which amends the Immigration Act 1971 to confer on immigration officers, constables and persons authorised by the Secretary of State the power to search for, seize and retain driving licences from persons whom they have reasonable grounds to believe are not lawfully resident in the United Kingdom. These Regulations bring section 43 into force in the police areas of Kent and West Yorkshire only.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
21 Jul 2017
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Comes into force
TBC
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 94(1) and (2) of the Immigration Act 2016.
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