Rejected petition Confiscate all boats used to transport illegals across the channel to the uk.

Confiscated all boats used to transport illegals crossing the channel to the uk,
This will have a devastating effect on the traffickers and their illegal trade.

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This is a proposal that will have the backing of a large percentage of the uk population,
The French only seem to want to address the situation if the cameras are there.
This is a way for the uk to take positive action.
Simply tow the craft to the uk and once here destroy the craft.
This will also give more control when it comes to dealing with the actual people on the craft and arrest the skipper for people trafficking.

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The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 grants powers to Border Force to seize and dispose of vessels used to facilitate irregular entry by sea to the UK:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-and-borders-bill-border-force-powers-to-stop-and-seize-small-boats-factsheet/nationality-and-borders-bill-border-force-powers-to-stop-and-seize-small-boats-factsheet

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