Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.
Asylum/Immigration
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government are taking to deal with those who transport illegal immigrants into the UK.
- Answer
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The civil penalty regime, as amended by the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, enables the imposition of a penalty on drivers, owners, operators and hirers of transporters of up to a maximum of £2,000 per clandestine entrant carried to the UK or to a UK immigration control operated in a prescribed zone. In cases where the driver or operator knowingly transports clandestine entrants criminal proceedings may ensue.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 53777; 443 c73W;443 c73W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Undocumented migrants Fines Transport
- Link
- View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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