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Plan to sanction people smuggling gangs is a bold and novel departure - but can the government make it bite?

The UK government has introduced a new initiative aimed at curbing the activities of people-smuggling gangs by imposing sanctions on individuals involved in these operations. This approach, described as a "bold and novel departure," involves using the UK's sanctions framework to target the financial and operational capabilities of these criminal networks. The plan includes asset freezes and travel bans, aiming to disrupt the logistics and financial flows that enable human trafficking across the English Channel. Critics, however, question the effectiveness of these measures, pointing out the challenges in enforcement and the potential for smugglers to adapt their methods. The government's strategy also seeks to send a strong message of deterrence, but its success hinges on international cooperation and the ability to enforce these sanctions effectively.

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