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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]
| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to make further provision for the regulation of immigration into the United Kingdom; and for connected purposes. |
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| 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| Text of statute as originally enacted | |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. | |
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]
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