Schedules Schedule 6: Illegal working closure notices and illegal working compliance orders Paragraph 1: Illegal working closure notices
Sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) provide that a chief immigration officer or above can issue a notice to close premises for a specified period if two conditions are met (see below). The closure notice does not apply to a person who lives on the premises or who is authorised in writing by an immigration officer, to access the premises. The closure notice prohibits paid or voluntary work on the premises unless authorised in writing by an immigration officer.
	Sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) set out the first condition, which is that there is an illegal worker employed by an employer operating at the premises. This is an employee who is subject to immigration control and does not have valid leave or whose leave prohibits employment.
	Sub-paragraph (6) sets out the second condition, which is that the employer of the illegal worker, or a person connected with that employer, has previously breached illegal working legislation. This includes being convicted for an illegal working offence, receiving a valid civil penalty within the last three years or a valid civil penalty at any time which has not been paid. Sub-paragraph (9) describes people connected to the employer who may also fulfill the second condition.
	Sub-paragraph (7) ensures that a conviction which is deemed spent is not relevant when determining whether the first condition for issuing the notice is satisfied.
	Sub-paragraph (8) defines a valid civil penalty.
	Sub-paragraph (10) prevents a notice being issued where the employer can show that he has conducted right to work checks in respect of each illegal worker.
	Sub-paragraphs (11) and (12) require an immigration officer to make reasonable efforts to inform people who live on the premises and consult others as appropriate before issuing a notice.
	Sub-paragraph (13) permits the Secretary of State to amend the minimum rank of immigration officer able to issue to the closure notice. These regulations are subject to the affirmative procedure.