Section 16: Duration

Immigration Act 2016 · 2016 c. 19View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 1: Labour market and illegal working — CHAPTER 1: Labour market

An LME undertaking has effect from when it is accepted by the enforcing authority or from the later time specified in it for this purpose.

An LME undertaking has effect for the period specified in it but the maximum period for which an undertaking may have effect is 2 years.

The enforcing authority may release the subject from an LME undertaking.

The enforcing authority must release the subject from an LME undertaking if at any time during the period for which it has effect the authority believes that no measure in it is necessary for the purpose mentioned in section 15(5).

If the enforcing authority releases the subject from an LME undertaking it must take such steps as it considers appropriate to bring that fact to the attention of—

the subject;
any other persons likely to be interested in the matter.

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