REC welcomes plans to simplify immigration procedures

The REC has responded to a Government consultation on simplifying immigration law.

Commenting on the framework for simplification, Anne Fairweather, the RECís Head of Public Policy, said: ìImmigration law is very complex, especially if youíre an agency at the sharp end trying to work out if an individual can work. Plans to simplify the system are welcome. Any new systems need to make it clear to agencies who can and cannot work.

ìIn addition to this, the Border and Immigration Agency needs to follow up any refusals with action. Recruiters will only have faith in the immigration system if action is taken where individuals are found to be working illegally.î

To see a copy of the REC response, click here.