Convicted people smuggler reportedly living in UK should be deported, Tories say
Summary
A convicted people smuggler living illegally in the UK was found by the BBC and should be arrested and deported, say Conservative politicians. The case highlights challenges in deporting foreign criminals due to legal and human rights issues, with concerns about illegal immigration and the effectiveness of UK systems.Key Facts
- The man was convicted in France in 2019 for people smuggling and got a five-year jail sentence.
- He was found living in Leicestershire, UK, under a changed name and working illegally.
- The smuggler was called “the godfather” of the Calais migrant camps.
- Conservatives say under their government he would be deported but expect human rights claims to block this.
- The UK struggles to check criminal records from some countries after leaving the EU.
- Immigration enforcement actions, including arrests for illegal working, are currently at their highest levels in UK history.
- A separate case involves a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported due to UK immigration laws, despite losing British citizenship.
- The Home Office has asked the BBC for evidence to act against the smuggler found in Leicestershire.
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