Part I- Preliminary

Section 1- Title and effect

1. This Act shall be known as the Hokorian Borders and Immigration Act, 2026.
2. This Act shall have effect immediately upon the Constitution of the Hokorian State coming into force.

Section 2- Interpretation

1. “Border area” means any point of entry, exit or crossing into or out of the Hokorian State.
2. “Open border zone” means an area where routine immigration checks are not required under this Act.
3. “Immigration control” means any requirement to present documents, undergo checks or obtain permission to enter or remain.
4. “Temporary control” means a time limited restriction introduced under Section 6 of this Act.
5. “Authorised officer” means a person designated by the Government to enforce this Act.
6. “Entry” means arrival into the territory of the Hokorian State from outside it.
7. “Non citizen” means a person who is not a Hokorian citizen.
8. “Entry ban” means a restriction preventing a non citizen from entering the Hokorian State.

Part II- Borders and Entry Arrangements

Section 3- General right of entry and movement

1. Every Hokorian citizen shall have the right to enter, remain in and reside within the State:
   • No citizen shall be refused entry,
   • No citizen shall be subject to unnecessary restriction.
2. Every person lawfully present in the State shall have freedom of movement within it.
3. Immigration control shall be applied only where necessary and lawful.

Section 4- Open border with the United Kingdom

1. The Province of Dama shall operate an open border with the United Kingdom:
   • No routine document checks shall be required for entry or exit,
   • Movement across this border shall be free and unrestricted in normal conditions.
2. Persons entering through this open border shall be treated as lawfully present unless subject to a lawful restriction.
3. No additional administrative barriers shall be imposed in this open border zone.

Section 5- Open border with Hong Kong

1. The Province of Serenia shall operate an open border with Hong Kong:
   • No routine document checks shall be required for entry or exit,
   • Movement across this border shall be free and unrestricted in normal conditions.
2. Persons entering through this open border shall be treated as lawfully present unless subject to a lawful restriction.
3. No additional administrative barriers shall be imposed in this open border zone.

Part III- Controls, Restrictions and Enforcement

Section 6- Temporary immigration controls

1. The Government may introduce temporary controls where necessary:
   • To protect public safety or health,
   • To respond to a serious threat to the State,
   • To maintain order at the border.
2. Temporary controls may include:
   • Requiring documents or identification,
   • Limiting entry or movement,
   • Establishing checkpoints or inspections.
3. Any temporary control shall:
   • Be clearly defined and publicly announced,
   • Be limited in duration,
   • Be proportionate to the situation.

Section 7- Entry bans and refusal of entry

1. The Government may impose an entry ban on a non citizen where:
   • The person poses a serious risk to the State or public safety,
   • The person has committed serious or repeated criminal conduct,
   • The person has previously breached immigration controls,
   • The ban is necessary and proportionate.
2. An entry ban may be:
   • Temporary, for a defined period,
   • Indefinite, where justified by serious circumstances.
3. A person subject to an entry ban shall not be permitted to enter the State.
4. The Government shall maintain a record of entry bans.

Section 8- Removal and exclusion

1. A non citizen may be removed from the State where:
   • They are subject to an entry ban,
   • They are unlawfully present,
   • Their presence poses a serious risk to the State.
2. Removal must be carried out lawfully and humanely.
3. No person shall be removed in a manner that violates fundamental rights.

Part IV- Offences and Safeguards

Section 9- Offence of unlawful entry or evasion

1. A person commits the offence of unlawful entry or evasion where they:
   • Intentionally avoid lawful immigration controls when they are in force,
   • Enter in breach of a temporary control.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: minor breach without harm,
   • Aggravated offence: repeated breach or conduct causing harm or risk.
3. Penalties:
4. Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
5. Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Section 10- Offence of breach of entry ban

1. A person commits the offence of breach of entry ban where they:
   • Enter or attempt to enter the State while subject to an entry ban.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: single breach without further harm,
   • Aggravated offence: repeated breach or associated unlawful conduct.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 3 months and a maximum term of 6 months.

Section 11- Offence of misuse of authority

1. An authorised officer commits the offence of misuse of authority where they:
   • Exercise powers in a discriminatory or abusive manner,
   • Exceed lawful authority under this Act.
2. Levels of severity:
   • Basic offence: improper conduct without serious harm,
   • Aggravated offence: conduct causing serious harm or repeated abuse.
3. Penalties:
   • Basic offence shall carry a minimum term of no penalty and a maximum term of 1 month,
   • Aggravated offence shall carry a minimum term of 1 month and a maximum term of 3 months.

Part V- Safeguards and Interpretation

Section 12- Safeguards and interpretation

1. This Act shall be applied in a manner consistent with freedom of movement and personal rights.
2. Any restriction on movement or entry shall be interpreted narrowly and applied only where necessary.
3. Any doubt shall be resolved in favour of individual freedom and lawful movement.
4. Citizens shall not be subject to entry bans or removal under this Act.