People smugglers will face life sentences as Priti Patel plans to crack down on Channel crossings

People smugglers will face life sentences as Priti Patel plans to crack down on Channel crossings

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PEOPLE smugglers could face life sentences under Priti Patel's plans to crack down on Channel crossings. The current maximum sentence for people smuggling is 14 years' imprisonment, but the Home Secretary is reportedly concerned that the average sentence received is three years. Ms Patel is expected to announce the move in a bid to increase [...]

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