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The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025
22 July 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the introduction of 'The Global Irregular Migration and Trafficking in Persons Sanctions Regulations 2025' aimed at combating people smuggling and human trafficking.
Action Requested
These regulations will be laid before Parliament for debate after the summer recess. They provide new powers to designate persons involved in irregular migration, trafficking, and related activities with sanctions such as travel bans, asset freezes, and disqualification from UK company directorships.
Key Facts
- The Regulations are introduced under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.
- They aim to disrupt finance flows of people smugglers and deter them.
- Over 35,000 returns have been made since the election, a 13% increase from the previous year.
- Illegal working raids and arrests increased by 50%, with 7,130 arrests and over 10,000 raids in the last year.
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