The Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 1991

Article 3(4)

PART IV THE 1988 ACT

1.  In section 2 (restriction on exercise of right of abode in cases of polygamy)—

(a) for the words “United Kingdom”, wherever occurring except in subsection (1)(a)(ii), substitute “Isle of Man”;

(b) in subsection (10) for the words “and any appeal proceedings relating to it have” substitute “has”; and

(c) after subsection (10) insert—

“(11) This section does not apply to a woman who has made an application for a certificate of entitlement in respect of the right of abode mentioned in subsection (1)(a) before 27th November 1991.”.

2.  In section 7 (persons exercising Community rights and nationals of member States)—

(a) in subsection (1) for the words “the United Kingdom in any case in which he is entitled to do so” substitute “the Isle of Man where he is entitled to enter or remain in the United Kingdom”; and

(b) in subsection (2) for the words “The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument give leave to enter the United Kingdom” substitute “The Lieutenant-Governor may by order give leave to enter the Isle of Man”.

3.  In section 8 (examination of passengers prior to arrival) for the words “United Kingdom”, wherever occurring, substitute “Isle of Man”.

4.  In section 9 (charges)—

(a) for the words “Secretary of State”, wherever occurring, substitute “Lieutenant-Governor”; and

(b) in subsection (3) for the words after “exercisable” substitute “with the approval of Tynwald”.

5.  In section 11 (expenses and receipts)—

(a) for the words “Secretary of State”, wherever occurring, substitute “Lieutenant-Governor”;

(b) in subsection (1) for the word “Parliament” substitute “Tynwald”; and

(c) in subsection (2) for the words “Consolidated Fund” substitute “General Revenue of the Isle of Man”.

6.  In section 12 (short title, etc.) for subsections (3) to (5) substitute—

“(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) below this Act shall come into force on 27th November 1991.

(4) Section 7(1) shall come into force on the day when the corresponding provision of the Immigration Act 1988 is brought into force by an order under section 12(4) of that Act.

(5) The reference in subsection (4) to the Immigration Act 1988 is a reference to that Act as it has effect in the United Kingdom.”