Second reading of Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill
3 June 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
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
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.