# The Immigration (Biometric Registration) Regulations 2008, Regulation 16: Surrender of a biometric card

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) The Secretary of State may require the surrender of a biometric card as soon as reasonably practicable if he thinks that —
(a) information provided in connection with the card was or has become false, misleading or incomplete;
(b) the card (including any information recorded in it) has been altered, damaged or destroyed (whether deliberately or not);
(c) an attempt has been made (whether successfully or not) to copy the card or to do anything to enable it to be copied;
(d) the card should be re-issued (whether because the information recorded in it requires alteration or for any other reason);
(e) the holder’s leave to enter or remain is to be varied, cancelled or invalidated, or is to lapse;
(f) a person has acquired the biometric card without the consent of the holder or of the Secretary of State;
(g) the card has ceased to have effect under regulation 13(3) or 13A(5) or has been cancelled under regulation 17; ...
(h) the holder has died;
(i) the holder has failed to produce a valid passport or travel document when required to do so by an immigration officer; or
(j) the holder has proved that he is a British citizen or a Commonwealth citizen who has a right of abode in the United Kingdom as a result of section 2(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1971 (statement of right of abode in the United Kingdom).
(2) Where a person is required to surrender the biometric card under paragraph (1), the person must comply with the requirement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/3048/regulation/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/immigration-biometric-registration-regulations-2008/regulation-16
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