Challenging Home Office Civil Penalties for UK Businesses

The Home Office has the power to impose civil penalties on individuals and organisations to enforce immigration laws and prevent illegal activities across various sector. These penalties are part of continued government efforts to clamp down on illegal migrants. Key immigration enforcement schemes target:

• Employers who hire illegal workers – Right to Work Scheme;
• Landlords who let to individuals without the right to rent – Right to Rent Scheme;
• Those found to be transporting clandestine entrants – Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme; and
• Airline carriers who fail to provide Advance Passenger Information (API).

The substantial civil penalties that can be imposed highlight the government’s emphasis on ensuring compliance with immigration regulations across various sectors. Compliance must therefore be prioritised to avoid severe financial consequences and potential criminal liability.

Read more about the services we offer in this area:

 

• Challenging a civil penalty for an illegal worker
• Challenging a civil penalty for an illegal tenant
• Challenging a civil penalty for a clandestine entrant

Next steps

Our expert Immigration team are well-placed to advise assist both organisations and individuals who have received a civil penalty from the Home Office. We offer strategic support in preparing robust representations and navigating complex immigration enforcement challenges. Our experienced professionals can help review your circumstances to effectively challenge or mitigate penalties.

If you have been issued a civil penalty by the Home Office or need assistance with an ongoing immigration issue, please do not hesitate to contact our Immigration team.