Immigration Solicitors

The Director of Border Force Sir Charles Montgomery has told a committee of MPs that the number of people trying to enter the UK illegally via Calais and other Channel ports has nearly doubled in the last year.

The Guardian reports that in the ten months up to January 2015, a total of 31,180 detections involving people trying to enter Britain illegally had been made.

In the same period for 2013-2014, the figure was 18,000 detections. It is not known whether improved detection of illegal migrants trying to reach the UK from Calais is the reason for the rise – or whether more migrants camping at Calais has caused the increase.

Sir Charles estimates that there are around 3,000 migrants currently waiting in Calais, “determined” to reach the UK by climbing into or under lorries crossing the Channel.

Exit checks on certain categories of traveller will be introduced from 8 April, to provide more information on passenger movements. There will be certain exemptions from exit checks, including coaches carrying children under the age of 16 on school trips.

The UK has also signed up to access a pool of European data on criminals who may try and enter the UK – the SIS II register also lists missing people, including children.

Duncan Lewis Immigration Lawyers

Duncan Lewis immigration lawyers can advise on a wide range of UK immigration law, including illegal entry to the UK and asylum and asylum appeals in Britain.

Duncan Lewis immigration lawyers are also a leading firm of Legal Aid lawyers and can advise on:

• British citizenship
• Fast-track detention process
• Marriage in the UK
• Right to work in the UK
• Student visas
• Visa overstays.

For expert legal advice on UK immigration law – including illegal entry to the UK – call Duncan Lewis Immigration lawyers on 020 7923 4020.

For urgent legal help with immigration law, call the Duncan Lewis Emergency Hotline on 020 7275 2036, where an immigration lawyer is available 24/7.