New offence to criminalise online migrant boats ads

The UK government is introducing a new offence to criminalize the promotion of illegal migrant boat crossings online. The proposed legislation aims to target individuals or organizations that advertise or encourage these dangerous and unlawful journeys across the English Channel. Under the new law, anyone found guilty of this offence could face up to five years in prison. The government believes this measure will help disrupt the operations of human trafficking networks and deter people from attempting these hazardous crossings. The move is part of the government's broader efforts to address the ongoing issue of illegal migration and the risks associated with unauthorized maritime crossings. By targeting the online promotion of these activities, the government hopes to cut off a key source of information and reduce the number of people attempting the dangerous journey. The new offence is expected to be introduced as part of the Nationality and Borders Bill, which is currently making its way through the UK Parliament.