While ratification of the controversial asylum treaty with Rwanda is still being delayed, the British government is continuing its fight against illegal immigration on other fronts. Recently, fines for illegally employing and harboring people who have entered the country illegally have increased dramatically.
Since Tuesday, anyone who takes in someone without a residence permit must pay 5,000 pounds (about 5,900 euros) per person; Previously it was 80 pounds (about 94 euros). Rentals now cost 10,000 pounds (approximately 12,000 euros) instead of 1,000 pounds (approximately 1,800 euros). For repeated violations the penalty is doubled. Employers also have to pay significantly more than before if they hire people without the necessary papers: £45,000 instead of £15,000 per person and £60,000 in the event of a repeat case.
London: “Business model of evil people smugglers”
“We are making great progress in destroying the business model of evil people smugglers,” Home Secretary Michael Tomlinson said on Tuesday. “But fraudulent employers and landlords who willingly allow illegal immigrants to work for them and rent out their properties are undermining our efforts.” This is an insult to honest, hardworking people.
The recent sharp increase in migration is one of the key issues for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party ahead of the general election this year.
Asylum pact with Rwanda: opposition in the British parliament
By then, Sunak also wants to complete one of the most important projects: irregular migrants should be deported to Rwanda regardless of their personal circumstances. The accompanying law, which should declare the East African country a safe third country despite warnings from human rights activists, was adopted by a government majority in the House of Representatives. But there is a threat of resistance in the Senate.
Source: Krone
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