# The Immigration (Age Assessments) Regulations 2024, Introduction: Introductory text


Immigration And Asylum
Made 9th January 2024
Coming into force 10th January 2024
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 52(1) and (2)(a) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
Before making these Regulations, the Secretary of State has sought scientific advice and has determined that the methods specified are appropriate for assessing a person’s age, in accordance with section 52(3) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.
A draft of this instrument was laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 52(8) of the Nationality and Borders Act 2022.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/19/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-age-assessments-regulations-2024/introduction
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