Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Bill 1999

Public bill · Government · Presented

Creates an offence of organising or knowingly helping someone enter Ireland unlawfully or to seek asylum, with prison sentences of up to 10 years and powers to search, detain and seize vehicles used. It also tightens deportation and asylum procedures, including detention pending deportation and a 14-day limit for challenging many decisions in the High Court.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to prohibit trafficking in illegal immigrants and to amend the Refugee Act, 1996, and the Immigration Act, 1999, and to provide for related matters

Last updated 4 June 2024