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Recommendation 19
19
Paragraph: 98
If a criminal offence has been committed whilst undertaking pushbacks or other maritime enforcement operations,...
Conclusion
If a criminal offence has been committed whilst undertaking pushbacks or other maritime enforcement operations, it is difficult to understand why there should be a specific defence or immunity from prosecution for immigration officers or enforcement officers. For example, if a child is killed due to the actions of an immigration officer at sea, it is hard to comprehend why that immigration officer Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 3) – Immigration offences and enforcement 69 should not be subject to the normal thresholds to assess criminal responsibility (for example if there was gross negligence manslaughter or unlawful and dangerous act manslaughter).
Paragraph Reference:
98