Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force certain provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (the Act).
On 6th December, the following provisions come into force:
various powers to make subordinate legislation under Part II of the Act (Carriers' Liability);
amendments to section 21 of the National Assistance Act 1948, section 45 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968; and paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the National Health Service Act 1977 (sections 116 and 117(1) and (2) of the Act), which exclude persons subject to immigration control (as defined by section 115) from eligibility for assistance under those provisions in certain circumstances;
an amendment to section 512(3) of the Education Act 1996 (paragraph 117 of Schedule 14) so as to extend the requirement to provide free school meals to children whose parents are supported under Part VI (Support for asylum-seekers); and
amendments to section 32 of the Immigration Act 1971 so as to extend its provisions as to the proof of documents in proceedings to additional categories of document.
On 1st January 2000, the following provisions come into force:
provisions concerning the supply of information to and by the Secretary of State (sections 20 and 21); and
various powers to make subordinate legislation under Part VI (Support for asylum-seekers).