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Under the current clandestine-entrant civil penalty scheme, what is the maximum penalty per responsible person for each person carried concealed to evade UK border control?

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Up to £1000

Up to £10,000

Up to £3000

Up to £4000

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Up to £10,000This was the right answer

The current maximum is £10,000 per responsible person for each clandestine entrant. The amount imposed depends on the scheme’s rules and circumstances. This is a civil penalty, separate from criminal offences, and the old £2,000 maximum no longer applies.

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Understand the current per-person civil penaltyReviewed guidance summary · These ask about the per-person basis, responsible hirer and preventive coach check; a criminal conviction is not required for this civil scheme.

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