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Bill · started in the Commons

United Kingdom Borders Bill

A Bill to allow subjects of Her Majesty’s realms to enter the United Kingdom through a dedicated channel at international terminals, to ensure that all points of entry to the United Kingdom at airports, ports and terminals display prominently a portrait of Her Majesty as Head of State, the Union Flag and other national symbols; to rename and re-establish the UK Border Agency as ‘Her Majesty’s Border Police’; and to enhance the Agency’s powers to protect and defend the borders of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe United Kingdom Borders Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 July 2012 by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Jul 2012
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Apr 2013.