Author Archives: Sofia Poole
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing the Penalty under Section 32 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (where clandestine entrants are found in the vehicle)
Since the introduction of the new Civil Penalty Scheme in 2023 (The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023), there has been an increase in penalties. UK Border Force is actively pursuing the liable parties under section 32, where clandestine entrants are found. By following the steps below and providing the necessary […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Reducing the Penalty under Section 31A of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 – Where Clandestine Entrants Are NOT found in your truck!!!
Since the introduction of the new Civil Penalty Scheme in 2023 (The Carriers’ Liability (Amendment) Regulations 2023), there has been an increase in penalties. UK Border Force is actively pursuing the liable parties under section 32, where clandestine entrants are found. But what about the situations where no clandestine entrants […]
Direct Vision Standard and The Grace Period
On 26 October 2020, the world’s first Direct Vision Standard (‘DVS’) was introduced by Transport for London (‘TfL’) to reduce the number of serious injuries and collisions involving pedestrians and cyclists with Heavy Good Vehicles (‘HGV’). The DVS requires a safety permit for all HGVs weighing over 12 tonnes which […]
