Authorities Charge Migrants Who Reached UK by Crossing the English Channel in Small Boats During Heatwave

Authorities Charge Migrants Who Reached UK by Crossing the English Channel in Small Boats During Heatwave

Several migrants who crossed the English Channel in small boats during the recent Bank Holiday heatwave have been charged with immigration-related offences, with UK prosecutors moving rapidly to bring cases before the courts. The charges follow crossings that took place on 22 and 23 May, when sunny weather and calmer sea conditions coincided with increased attempts to reach the UK. Small boat crossings have remained a major political and legal i…