Behind the Border Report: Discretion, fines, and operator risk

09/04/2025 15 min Temporada 3 Episodio 7
Behind the Border Report: Discretion, fines, and operator risk

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Episode Synopsis

In this special 15-minute highlight, we zoom in on a pressing topic affecting international transport operators: clandestine entrants and the increasing fines being imposed. Taken from our full episode on employment law and driver-operator relationships, this segment features legal expert Libby Pritchard breaking down the latest developments following the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration’s recent report. Hear about:Why detections have dropped but legal appeals have surgedThe sharp rise in fines – and why operators with good systems are still getting penalisedDiscretion (or lack thereof) in how fines are issuedWhat’s changing – and where operators are starting to see success in challenging finesPractical advice for responding to enforcement letters and protecting your businessWhether you're already grappling with these issues or just want to stay ahead of the curve, this bite-sized legal briefing offers key insights and actionable advice.If you’d like to discuss any aspect of clandestine entrant issues — including penalties, appeals, compliance systems, or applying for the Civil Penalty Accreditation Scheme , please contact our Commercial Litigation team.www.backhousejones.co.uk