The Immigration (Leave to Enter) Order 2001

Abstract

Abstract This chapter highlights the Immigration (Leave to Enter) Order 2001. Where Article 2 applies to a person, the Secretary of State may give or refuse them leave to enter the United Kingdom. Article 2 applies to a person who seeks leave to enter the United Kingdom and who has made a claim for asylum or has made a claim that it would be contrary to the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Human Rights Convention for them to be removed from, or required to leave, the United Kingdom. This Article also applies to a person who seeks leave to enter the United Kingdom for a purpose not covered by the immigration rules or otherwise on the grounds that those rules should be departed from in their case. In relation to the giving or refusing of leave to enter by the Secretary of State under Article 2, paragraphs 2 (examination by immigration officers, and medical examination), 4 (information and documents), 7(1), (3), and (4) (power to require medical examination after entry), 8 (removal of persons refused leave to enter), and 9 (removal of illegal entrants) of Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 shall be read as if references to an immigration officer included references to the Secretary of State.