Following the review of the immigration system in July 2006, we made a commitment to strengthen and simplify immigration legislation—replacing existing laws in this area and establishing a clear, consistent and coherent legal framework which supports the control of our borders and the management of migration.
An initial consultation paper “Simplifying Immigration Law - An Initial Consultation” published on 6 June 2007, set out principles for simplification and invited views. An analysis of responses was published on 6 December 2007.
We will be consulting on more specific proposals for simplification shortly. We will then publish draft clauses for pre-legislative scrutiny.
Subject to the parliamentary timetable, this will allow us to introduce comprehensive new legislation in the next session.