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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Use of sanctions to tackle irregular migration and organised immigration crime

09 January 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by David Lammy Lab Tottenham

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At a glance

Key points

  • The FCDO will develop legislation for a new sanctions regime targeting people smuggling gangs and their enablers.
  • The department aims to secure UK borders as part of the Government's broader strategy.
  • The FCDO is also working on delivering more returns arrangements and projects to address irregular migration at its source.

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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