Public act became law on Thursday, 28 October 1971.

Immigration Act 1971

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: 1971 c.77; CHAP 77 1971
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Legislation: Immigration Act 1971
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk