Successful Defence Of Facilitating Illegal Immigration Case | Kangs Solicitors
Investigation into married couple alleged to have been involved in facilitating illegal immigration into the UK from a non-EU Country
Cagin Husnu of Kangs Solicitors represented a husband and wife, who owned a nail salon, who were being investigated by the Home Office for alleged offences of facilitation, following a ‘tip-off’ from an undisclosed source.
What Is Facilitation (‘Facilitation’)? | Kangs Immigration Advisory Solicitors
The offence of facilitation is contained within section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971 which states that a person shall be guilty if he:
a) does an act which facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by an individual who is not a citizen of the European Union;
b) knows or has reasonable cause for believing that the act facilitates the commission of a breach of immigration law by the individual, and
c) knows or has reasonable cause for believing that the individual is not a citizen of the European Union.
The Investigation | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors
Relying on information from an undisclosed source, the Home Office raided our clients’ business and home address, made arrests and seized mobile telephones and cash.
After examining witness statements obtained from illegal immigrants who had been arrested at the business address, data from mobile phones and statements made by our clients in multiple interviews, the authorities decided that ‘No Further Action’ should be taken.
How Can We Help? | Kangs Immigration Team
Kangs Solicitors fields a team that is second to none and is renowned for its meticulous preparation of all cases.
Our solicitors regularly represent clients facing allegations and/or charges of facilitation and have an outstanding track record of securing acquittals.
In addition to criminal charges, any person involved who is a business owner may well also face civil proceedings which could result in a financial penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker.
If you find yourself in a position whereby you are to be interviewed by the authorities for facilitation then please do not hesitate to contact our team through either of the following:
Amandeep Murria
amurria@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 0161 618 1098
Helen Holder
hholder@kangssolicitors.co.uk
020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888
