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CPS publishes updated guidance for handling of illegal entry cases via small boats

Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have agreed a consistent approach to the handling of cases involving illegal entry to the UK via small boats and lorries.

Man who sexually abused young boys in Myanmar sentenced to six years

A man who travelled to Myanmar to sexually abuse and exploit young boys was convicted of his crimes after GPS location data from his Garmin wristwatch was used against him in evidence.

Immigration: Organised Facilitation – Vehicles and Boats

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General Approach
Roles and Responsibilities of Investigators
Facilitators
Approach to Charging
Passengers
Sentencing
International Enquiries

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Organised Facilitation is the process by which Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) arrange for non-UK nationals to enter or remain in the UK, in breach of UK immigra

Operation Fort: Three gang members convicted of human trafficking

Three pivotal members of the largest human trafficking ring ever exposed in the UK have been convicted of people trafficking offences.

Serial offender admits blackmailing children to engage in sexual activity

An online blackmailer who forced children to engage in sexual activity, and sold that material on, contacted nearly 2,000 people worldwide.

CPS statement on decision to discontinue the prosecution of two men for merchant shipping offences

Joanne Jakymec, Chief Crown Prosecutor said: “On Sunday 25 October 2020 a distress signal was sent from the Nave Andromeda oil tanker once it had reached UK waters. At an earlier stage in the journey seven stowaways had made themselves known to the captain and crew and the vessel made unsuccessful attempts to dock in other jurisdictions. Initial accounts provided to UK authorities suggested that the crew had been threatened.

Men sentenced for their parts in people-smuggling ring which left 39 dead

Four men have been found guilty of being involved in an illegal people-smuggling operation which left 39 dead. They join four more who pleaded guilty before trial.

Role of grooming of women involved in violent crime examined as part of new gangs guidance

Prosecutors working on gang-related cases which involve women and girls should consider if there is evidence they have been forced or groomed into committing crime, according to new legal guidance published today.

Gang related offences - Decision making in

This guidance provides a summary of the relevant principles and case law to be applied when making charging decisions in gang related offences and when seeking to use gang related evidence in proceedings.

Four men jailed for conspiracy to import handguns into the UK

Four men have been jailed for a total of more than 51 years today for their involvement in the illegal importation of firearms from the USA into the UK, with sentences ranging from 10-and-a-half years to over 17 years.

Kenville Hall, Busiso Benjamin, Rhafeek Morson and Alcot Fleming, were sentenced in the Crown Court at Bristol for their roles in a conspiracy that saw three Taurus pistols, hidden in Bluetooth-enabled speakers, delivered to properties in Bristol and London.

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