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Migrant First Convicted Under New Channel Crossing Law
A migrant has become the first person to be convicted under a new law targeting illegal Channel crossings. The individual was found guilty of piloting an overcrowded dinghy, setting a legal precedent for the recently introduced legislation.
21 Apr, 16:43 — 21 Apr, 17:56
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BBCHigh115d ago
Migrant first to be convicted under new crossing law
Tajik Mohammad pleaded guilty to piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the Channel in bad weather.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual115d ago
Migrant who drove overcrowded dinghy becomes first to be convicted of new Channel crossing offence
Tajik Mohammad, 32, pleaded guilty to endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK
By George Lithgow
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First report: BBC · 21 Apr, 16:43|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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