Afghanistan, Aug. 4 -- The UK is considering a law to punish those who promote illegal migration routes online, including on social media, with up to five years in prison and fines.
The British Parliament is reviewing a proposed law that would criminalize the promotion of "illegal" migration routes for asylum seekers entering the country.
Announced on Sunday, August 3, the bill would impose prison sentences of up to five years on anyone advertising services for moving asylum seekers to the UK via social media.
The legislation would also introduce fines for any online content encouraging or facilitating violations of UK immigration laws.
Lawmakers say the proposal follows a surge of more than 25,000 asylum seekers arriving in the UK thro...