Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 (general provisions for regulation and control) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4).
After subsection (5) insert—
After subsection (6) insert—
After subsection (9) insert—
In section 33 of the UK Borders Act 2007 (exceptions to automatic deportation), after subsection (6A), insert—
In section 3(10) of the Immigration Act 1971 and section 33(6C) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (for which see subsections (4) and (5) above), references to having leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom granted by virtue of residence scheme immigration rules include references to having such leave granted by virtue of those rules before section 17 comes into force.