Over several years, the threat from OIC has developed, with organised crime networks operating across multiple countries as supply chain networks have become more advanced. The Government has assessed the impact that these criminal enterprises have had on a variety of aspects of public life, not least the smuggling of individuals across the UK border.
	This Act aims to deter and penalise those involved in organised crime, with new powers to disrupt those responsible for facilitating illegal migration. It aims to ensure a greater intelligence picture is available to law enforcement, with powers to enable agencies to share crucial data with law enforcement to build a more comprehensive picture on the activities of those suspected of carrying out OIC. The ability to seize and search electronic devices is intended to help law enforcement to identify those facilitating dangerous routes to the UK.
Border Security Organised Immigration Crime