The Illegal Migration Bill became an Act of Parliament after being given royal assent, meaning the Government's sweeping asylum reforms have become law.While officials are still working on when the Act will come into force, it is anticipated elements of the new laws may be implemented in stages over the coming months.And as of Thursday, "people who arrive illegally under the new laws will be banned from re-entering the UK and will not be eligible for settlement or citizenship, except in limited

The Illegal Migration Bill became an Act of Parliament after being given royal assent, meaning the Government's sweeping asylum reforms have become law.While officials are still working on when the Act will come into force, it is anticipated elements of the new laws may be implemented in stages over the coming months.And as of Thursday, "people who arrive illegally under the new laws will be banned from re-entering the UK and will not be eligible for settlement or citizenship, except in limited circumstances", the Home Office said.The PA news agency looks at the key points of the new law.