The Home Office is also working with Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to incorporate a migrant’s National Insurance number on the BRP for migrants in employment-related categories, and BRPs issued to Tier 2 skilled workers have started to include the National Insurance number.
HMRC provided this update in their latest Employer Bulletin.
Rogue employers could have their businesses closed 27 August 2015
Businesses which employ illegal immigrants could have their licences removed, face prosecution or be shut down while checks take place if they continue to flout the law.
We previously reported that wages paid to illegal immigrants will be seized under the new Immigration Bill (due to be introduced in the autumn). A further step announced is that anyone prosecuted for working illegally will face a sentence of up to six months in prison and an unlimited fine in England and Wales. The Home Office highlights that using illegal labour exploits workers, denies work to UK citizens and legal migrants and drives down wages. New powers in the Bill will make it easier to prosecute an employer who knows, or reasonably suspects, that the person they employ has no permission to work in the UK. The existing evidence requirement to prove this offence will be changed in order to boost prosecutions and the current maximum sentence will be increased from two to five years. These powers will operate alongside the existing system of heavy financial penalties. Any employer who continues to flout the law and evade sanctions could see their business closed for up to 48 hours while they prove right to work checks have been conducted on staff. The worst offenders would then be placed under special measures as directed by the court, which could lead to continued closure and compliance checks. Further new powers will also mean any pub, off-licence or late night takeaway that fails to comply with immigration laws or employs illegal workers could be stripped of their licence to operate. Consideration is also being given to extend these powers to cover minicab drivers and operators.
Guidance on examining identity documents 27 August 2015
There are thousands of fraudulent identity documents in circulation. The Home Office has updated their guide which explains the security features in identity documents, how identity documents are forged and how to detect basic forgeries. Secure identity documents are presented as proof of identity, nationality, status within the UK and for employment. Document verification is crucial in ensuring that the documents presented are both genuine and presented by the rightful holder.
There are many thousands of fraudulent identity documents in circulation. However, these documents are not just used for travel, but in any kind of fraud where identity is an issue.
This guidance highlights the type of identity documents seen in the United Kingdom, the main security features present in them and the methods used to forge them. It will assist the reader in the detection of basic counterfeits and forgeries and increase confidence in what to look for when presented with an identity document. However, this guidance will not provide the skills to detect all fraudulent documents, particularly those which have been produced using highly professional and sophisticated techniques. If you have concerns about a document, you should always seek further advice.
Guidance on examining identity documents
CIPP Policy News Journal
25/04/2016, Page 49 of 453
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