The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of illegal working enforcement activity.
The scope of this inspection will focus on Immigration Enforcement’s use of powers and policy and the planning processes for operationalising enforcement activity.
The inspection team anticipates reporting to the Home Secretary by November 2023.
David Neal Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, August 2023.
Recent news from the Home Office following a nationwide 2 day crackdown states that:
‘Illegal working undercuts honest employers, puts vulnerable people at risk of exploitation, cheats legitimate job seekers out of work and defrauds UK taxpayers.’
‘We will stop at nothing to strengthen our laws and borders against this type of abuse’
