Immigration Act 1988

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Immigration Act 1988
Act of Parliament
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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Long title An Act to make further provision for the regulation of immigration into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes.
Citation 1988 c. 14
Dates
Royal assent 10 May 1988
Text of statute as originally enacted
Text of the Immigration Act 1988 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk.

The Immigration Act 1988 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which updated the rules around immigration to the United Kingdom, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. [1]

A principal element introduced by this legislation was with respect to the spouses of polygamous marriages. In particular, only one wife or widow would be entitled to come to the UK. [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Immigration Act 1988". Legislation.gov.uk. UK Government. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "UK immigration acts through the ages". BBC. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Immigration Act 1988 Section 2". Legislation.gov.uk. UK Government. Retrieved 11 August 2016.


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