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Campaigners urge against criminalising families crossing Channel
A group of people leave the beach in Gravelines, France, following an unsuccessful attempt to board a small boat and cross the Channel, July 29, 2024

CAMPAIGNERS urged ministers today to introduce stronger protections for parents seeking sanctuary with their children, as new legislation could see families criminalised for attempting to cross the English Channel.

The Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, includes a clause introducing a new offence for endangering life during Channel crossings.

Those found guilty could face up to five years in prison.

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