British Citizenship for Children: A Guide from KIND UK
> 3. The Illegal Migration Act (2023)
- The ‘Illegal Migration Act
- More Information
4. The Good Character Requirement
5. Useful Resources & More Information
3.1 The Illegal Migration Act
Update: 19 February 2024.
The Government has introduced new guidance on 10 February 2024 which significantly alters the way people who arrive in the UK through irregular routes will be treated by the immigration system in the long term.
Our information has been withdrawn and previous of this guidance (below) is presented for historical reference only.
Note: The Government introduced a regulation which applies from 24 July 2024, which puts the Illegal Migration Act on hold indefinitely. This means it will not apply at all.
KIND UK still strongly recommends that the Illegal Migration Act is repealed in its entirety. Without repeal, it is possible that the Government (or a future Government) could in future change its approach and apply part or all of the Illegal Migration Act.
3.2 More information
For more information about the Illegal Migration Act 2023, please see our briefings (short version) and here (longer version).
