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Second reading of Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill

3 June 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)

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

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.