A new crackdown announced by the government will impose up to five years in prison for gangs promoting small boat Channel crossings via social media. An amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will criminalize online material that facilitates breaches of UK immigration law. This includes promoting illegal crossings, fake documents, and unauthorized work. Enhancements in legislation aim to provide law enforcement with better tools to counteract people smuggling and assist in building cases against those involved in illegal activities. The government aims to disrupt these gangs effectively.
Gangs promoting small boat Channel crossings on social media will face up to five years in prison as part of a new crackdown announced by the government.
An amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill will introduce a UK-wide offence to criminalise the creation of material that promotes illegal immigration.
While facilitating illegal migration is already a crime, the proposed changes will provide law enforcement with additional tools to combat people smuggling activities.
The new UK-wide offence could include small boat crossings, creation of fake travel documents, or promising illegal work opportunities.
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