Introductory text

The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 19(2)(b) and (3) of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”)^f1 and section 32(5) and (6)(b) of the Immigration Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”)^f2.

In accordance with section 19(2)(a) of the 2006 Act (code of practice: employers), a draft revised code of practice specifying factors to be considered by the Secretary of State in determining the amount of a penalty imposed under section 15 of that Act has been laid before Parliament.