Life sentences for people smugglers considered as 100 migrants reach UK

The UK Home Office said on Sunday that ministers would set out further details about the possible life sentences for people smugglers “in the coming weeks”.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

People smugglers could face life sentences under UK Home Secretary Priti Patel’s plans to tackle the number of people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

The news comes after more than 100 people made it to the UK on Friday and Saturday despite chilly February temperatures.