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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order provides for the coming into force of a revised code of practice re-issued under section 13 of the UK Borders Act 2007. The main revisions to the Code are to provide for the extension of the requirement to apply for a biometric immigration document to overseas applicants.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.