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The Immigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Home Office
- Made under: Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, Immigration Act 2014, Immigration Act 2016
Updated statutory requirements for document checks to include digital verification services and revised liability rules for contractors and online matching platforms.
These Regulations amend existing immigration orders to integrate digital verification services into the 'right to work' and 'right to rent' checking processes.
They mandate that employers and landlords wishing to establish an excuse against civil penalties must increasingly rely on registered Digital Verification Service Providers (DVSPs) when using technology for facial recognition or document validation.
The document also introduces new compliance requirements for complex labor arrangements, such as online matching services and subcontracting chains, and Brings into force four revised codes of practice regarding civil penalties and the avoidance of unlawful discrimination.
These measures apply to all employers in the UK and landlords or agents managing residential tenancies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.