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Written question asked by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 7 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


People Smuggling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been charged for assisting unlawful immigration under s25 Immigration Act 1971 in each month since July 2024.

Answer

In general, charging decisions are made by the Crown Prosecution Service based on the circumstances of each case, and the likelihood of obtaining a conviction for the offence in question. In the twelve months from July 2024 to June 2025 153 individuals were charged with Section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65377
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Convictions Undocumented migrants Prosecutions People smuggling
Legislation
Immigration Act 1971
Link
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