UK Convicted 1,109 Migrants for 'Illegal Arrival' — Just 12 for Steering the Boats

Home Office data obtained by criminologist Dr Victoria Taylor reveals 1,109 people convicted of 'illegal arrival' between July 2022 and January 2026. Only 12 were convicted of facilitation — steering the dinghies they arrived on. The disparity raises questions about whether enforcement targets passengers rather than the organisers behind Channel crossings.