EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Migration Regulations 1994

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO PRESCRIBED INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 2016/068

(regulation 5.34E)

1. Instrument IMMI 16/068 is made under regulation 5.34E of the
   Migration Regulations 1994 (the Regulations).
2. The Instrument operates to authorise the disclosure of information to the prescribed international organisations listed in the Instrument.
3. The purpose of the Instrument is to remake the Instrument due to sunsetting.
4. The Instrument commences on 1 April 2016.  This is the date on which the previous Instrument specifying international organisations for the purposes of regulation 5.34E of the Regulations was automatically repealed due to sunsetting. 
5. The Instrument is substantively the same as the Instrument that was automatically repealed on 1 April 2016.  The retrospective application of this Instrument ensures the continuation of normal administrative processes from the date of automatic repeal of the previous instrument to the date of registration of this Instrument. 
6. In accordance with paragraph 15J(2)(e) of the Legislation Act 2003 consultation was not necessary.  The Instrument is of a minor or machinery nature and does not substantially alter existing arrangements.
7. The Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) has advised that a Regulatory Impact Statement is not required (OBPR Reference 20953).             
8. Under section 10 of the Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015, the Instrument is exempt from disallowance and therefore a Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights is not required.
9. The Instrument is taken to have commenced on 1 April 2016.