Teen charged with endangering others during Channel crossing
Summary
A teenager named Aman Naseri has been charged under a new UK law for endangering others during a boat crossing from France to the UK. He was accused of piloting a boat with 46 people on board without valid entry clearance when the law came into effect on January 5. Naseri pleaded not guilty in court and will appear again on Friday.Key Facts
- Aman Naseri, an 18-year-old Afghan national, is charged with endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK.
- This charge is under the new Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act that became law in December.
- Naseri is accused of piloting a small boat with 46 people from France to the UK on January 5.
- He pleaded not guilty to the charge at Margate Magistrates' Court.
- The new law aims to stop people from using unsafe boats to cross the Channel.
- People charged under this law can face up to six years in prison if found guilty.
- The law targets actions that put others at risk during sea crossings.
- Naseri used a Dari interpreter in court and will appear next at Canterbury Crown Court.
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