Explanatory note

This Order extends, subject to appropriate modifications, section 1 of the Immigration (Carriers' Liability) Act 1987 to persons arriving on international train services operating through the Channel Tunnel, other than on the shuttle train operating between Cheriton, Folkestone and Fréthun. The modifications made include a new defence where it is not lawful for operators of international train services in the country of embarkation to check a passenger’s travel documents or refuse carriage to those without proper travel documents. France is such a country and, accordingly, the requirement does not apply in respect of passengers embarking on such train services in France.