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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Simplification of the Immigration Rules

25 March 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kevin Foster Con Torbay

Immigration

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government commits to simplifying and overhauling the Immigration Rules based on the Law Commission's report.
  • The minister accepts the Law Commission's recommendation to overhaul the Immigration Rules by January 2021.
  • A Simplification of the Rules Review Committee has been established to ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation of the Rules.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the government's commitment to simplify and overhaul the Immigration Rules based on the Law Commission’s report, aiming to create a clear, consistent, and accessible system.

Action requested

The minister announces the acceptance of the Law Commission’s recommendation to overhaul the Immigration Rules by January 2021. Additionally, a Simplification of the Rules Review Committee has been established to ensure ongoing improvement and adaptation of the Rules.

Key facts

  • The Law Commission made 41 recommendations for change.
  • The government accepts 24 recommendations fully and partially accepts 17 others.
  • The overhaul is scheduled to be completed by January 2021.
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