The UK government has implemented sanctions targeting individuals aiding in the smuggling of illegal migrants into the UK, marking the world’s first sanctions regime directed at such criminal activities. The new measures will freeze assets, restrict access to the UK financial system, and impose travel bans on offenders. The sanctions aim to combat people smuggling networks, including those involved in utilizing small boats for channel crossings and trafficking fake passports. However, experts remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these sanctions, emphasizing the need for international collaboration to tackle the root causes of illegal immigration.
