A "world first" sanctions regime which specifically targets people smugglers will be introduced by the government this year, David Lammy will announce. The foreign secretary will confirm the measure in a speech on Thursday, saying it is part of Labour's plan to reduce Channel crossings by targeting criminal networks organising the journeys.

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UK plans to sanction people-smugglers in latest bid to stop perilous Channel crossings

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23v3gg09m9o Author : Publish date : 2025-01-08 22:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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UK foreign minister David Lammy said the sanctions will target the often-Chinese makers of the boats and motors they use.

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UK Plans Sanctions Targeting Chinese Boatmakers, Migrant Smugglers To Stop Influx Of Illegals

Britain says it will impose sanctions on members of people-smuggling gangs who send migrants crossing the English Channel to the U.K. in flimsy boats

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy will on Thursday confirm plans to make the UK the first country in the World to use sanctions to tackle organised immigration crime.

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MIGRATION-BRITAIN/ (PIX):Britain plans new sanctions laws to target people-smuggling gangs

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LONDON (Reuters) -     Britain will create a new sanctions regime to target the ringleaders of illegal migration networks who facilitate and profit from smuggling tens of thousands of people into the country each year, the government said on Wednesday. Read full story

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The government said the sanctions would target both smugglers and the Chinese manufacturers of their boats and engines.

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The government said the sanctions framework would be in place by the end of 2025.

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Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the crackdown as the Government steps up action to try to reduce the number of people risking their lives in unseaworthy vessels to reach Britain

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UK to introduce 'world first' sanctions regime to target people smugglers

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