Legal challenge seeks to end UK’s jailing of asylum seekers who steer boats
The UK government is facing a major legal challenge against its policy of prosecuting asylum seekers who steer boats across the Channel under smuggling laws. Despite this guidance advising that passengers – even those who take a turn steering – are potentially vulnerable asylum seekers who should not be prosecuted, prosecutions have continued. Lawyers for several individuals jailed on smuggling charges will put their cases at the court of appeal, arguing that they were attempting to be rescued at sea so they could claim asylum.
Source: The Guardian
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