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These documents relate to the Illegal Migration Bill which received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023.
Information for migrants on the risks and realities of travelling to the UK through dangerous or illegal routes, and the safe and legal alternatives.
You can receive an unlimited fine for employing an illegal worker - find out what happens and what you can do
Fines and prison sentences you can get for renting your property to someone who is not allowed to rent: what happens if you did not check, how you can object to a fine, how to appeal
The Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund (IWTCF) is a UK government competitive grants scheme aimed at eradicating the illegal trade in wildlife.
Quarterly reports showing the total number of fines (also known as civil penalties) for illegal working issued to non-compliant employers in each region of the UK.
A guide to the civil penalty scheme for employers who give a job to an illegal worker.
These factsheets provide more information about the Illegal Migration Bill introduced in the House of Commons on 7 March 2023.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), working with law enforcement partners, seized more than 15.5 million doses of illegally traded medicines with a street value of more than £30 million during 2023.
Report a manufacturer or a dealer for making or selling new vehicles, vehicle parts and vehicle accessories with safety problems.
Report someone who you think may be living or working in the UK illegally, employing someone illegally
This code of practice sets out the prescribed checks that employers should conduct to avoid a civil penalty in the event of illegal working.
Statutory codes of practice to help employers prevent illegal working and understand the civil penalties they face when they employ illegal workers.
The laws on selling, buying and carrying a knife or weapon depend on the type of knife or weapon, your age and your circumstances.
Report someone who is not a qualified and registered driving instructor but is charging for driving lessons
If you suspect anyone of illegal felling then you can check if permission exists and, if necessary, report the incident to the Forestry Commission.
The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, on next steps for the Rwanda partnership following the Supreme Court judgment.
The law on illegal working and your duty as an employer.
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
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