Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

Overview

3. The Act is in eight parts:

• Part 1 contains provisions which amend British nationality legislation, primarily the British Nationality Act 1981 (“BNA 1981”). It includes provision for citizenship ceremonies and a pledge, and imposes a requirement for naturalisation as a British citizen that the applicant has sufficient knowledge about life in the United Kingdom;

• Part 2 contains provisions for the support of asylum-seekers in accommodation centres, built or adapted to accommodate and provide services for a number of asylum-seekers and their dependants on one site;

• Part 3 concerns support arrangements for asylum-seekers and other assistance;

• Part 4 contains provisions relating to detention, temporary release and removal;

• Part 5 contains provisions on immigration and asylum appeals;

• Part 6 contains provisions relating to immigration procedures, including charges for work permits, establishment of an Authority-to-carry scheme, and the provision of information and disclosure;

• Part 7 introduces new offences and powers of entry to business premises; and

• Part 8 contains general provisions.