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Organised Immigration Crime

The Home Office is addressing organised immigration crime through enhanced border security, international cooperation, and enforcement against unlawful immigration services. The policy includes a statement of intent, economic analysis of online advertising offences, and a summit on international cooperation. Current status is active, with focus on disrupting criminal networks facilitating illegal immigration and associated welfare fraud.


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8 Dec 2023 | Government response linked

The National Crime Agency recognises Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery as a national threat; in consequence it should be a national priority. Yet it remains unclear the extent to which police forces prioritise the detection and investigation of human trafficking and modern slavery offences.

The National Crime Agency recognises Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery as a national threat; in consequence it should be a national priority. Yet it remains unclear the extent to which police forces prioritise the detection and investigation of human trafficking …

8 Dec 2023 | Government response linked

The National Crime Agency’s (NCA) remit is not only international but also includes internal organised crime group threats. The NCA’s work has been mostly diverted to focus on tackling smuggling upstream, in line with the Government’s focus on organised immigration crime. The diverting of resources away from modern slavery and human trafficking impacts the fight against both UK-based trafficking and at the international level.

The National Crime Agency’s (NCA) remit is not only international but also includes internal organised crime group threats. The NCA’s work has been mostly diverted to focus on tackling smuggling upstream, in line with the Government’s focus on organised immigration …

8 Dec 2023 | Government response linked

International cooperation should not be focused on people smuggling to the detriment of efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking and prevent exploitation of the victims.

International cooperation should not be focused on people smuggling to the detriment of efforts to combat modern slavery and human trafficking and prevent exploitation of the victims. Type: conclusion | Number: 48 | Paragraph: 145 | Response status: under_consideration Government …