Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002: Elizabeth II. Chapter 41 Reprinted August 2006

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This Act reforms the system for immigration, asylum and nationality, following on from the Government's White Paper 'Secure borders, safe haven' (Cm 5387, ISBN 0101538723) published in February 2002. The Act is in eight parts and includes provisions relating to: i) the introduction of a citizenship ceremony including a citizenship pledge, and a requirement for naturalisation applicants to demonstrate sufficient knowledge about life in the UK; ii) a system of accommodation centres built or adapted to accommodate and provide services for a number of asylum-seekers and their dependants on one site; iii) arrangements for detention, temporary release and removal; iv) rules for immigration and asylum appeals; v) provisions relating to immigration procedures, including charges for work permits; and vi) the introduction of new offences and powers of entry to business premises.