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Out of Time Appeal Against Civil Penalties results in Reduction by Over 75% in Pre-Court Settlement

Millicent Dooher, barrister, represented this European haulier in relation to their clandestine entrant penalties. The haulier had not received any notification of the penalties and had their vehicle seized by Border Force. The vehicle was released and an appeal lodged.

In the pre court discussions, Millicent was able to obtain a reduction in the total penalties from £22,000 to £5,088. The haulier also was able to obtain a contribution to their costs from Border Force.

Case Details

Case Name: Out of Time Appeal Against Civil Penalties results in Reduction by Over 75% in Pre-Court Settlement
Case Date: November 2024
Case Type (info): Civil Penalties

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