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Use of sanctions to tackle irregular migration and organised immigration crime
09 January 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses plans to use sanctions to combat irregular migration and organised immigration crime.
Action Requested
The FCDO will develop legislation for a new sanctions regime targeting people smuggling gangs and their enablers, part of the Government’s broader strategy to secure UK borders. The department is also working on delivering more returns arrangements and projects to address irregular migration at its source.
Key Facts
- Criminal networks profit from facilitating dangerous sea crossings across Europe.
- The FCDO will develop legislation for a new sanctions regime targeting irregular migration and organised immigration crime.
- The toolkit includes legislative measures, returns arrangements, and programmes tackling irregular migration at source.
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