Thursday, 4 June 2009

Second reading of Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill

Second reading of Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill | Parliament News

3 June 2009

The Commons debated the second reading of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill which will amend the law on immigration, asylum and nationality.

* Commons Hansard: Second reading of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill
* Bills before Parliament: Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill
* About Parliament: Second Reading

The Bill's provisions include:

* Giving a new duty to the Border Agency to safeguard the welfare of children
* Transferring some functions from HM Revenue and Customs to the Border Agency
* Amending provisions of the British Nationality Act 1981
* Changing the way some immigration and nationality cases are heard.

Image: PA

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