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People smugglers could get life sentences under new rules, says Home Office

Priti Patel understood to be concerned that some offenders are only being given three-year terms

People smugglers could be handed life sentences under plans to ramp up penalties in an effort to stop migrants crossing the Channel.

At present, the maximum sentence for people smuggling is 14 years in prison. The Times reported that Priti Patel wants to lengthen jail terms because of her concerns that the average sentence received is three years.

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