Explanatory note

These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Immigration Act 2016 (“the 2016 Act”) and make transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of those provisions.

Regulation 2 sets out that section 36 of, and Schedule 4 to, the 2016 Act, which concern licences for the sale of alcohol and late night refreshment, will come into force on 6th April 2017.

Regulation 3 makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of those licensing provisions pending the commencement of section 61(1) and (2) of, and Schedule 10 to, the 2016 Act (immigration bail). Regulation 3 ensures that those who are on temporary admission or release from detention are treated as having leave to enter the United Kingdom and therefore entitled to carry on a licensable activity, subject to any restrictions as to employment which may be imposed as a condition of their temporary admission or release.