Tougher immigration measures to be implemented in the UK by 2014

New security measures are going to be implemented by the Home Office in the UK by 2014.  These new measures will include an electronic border which will count each person passing through it.  As the person is counted they are also check against security lists.  It was noted that an electronic border system would not be implemented between The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

A UK Border Agency spokesperson said "We are driving forward the biggest shake-up of border security for decades. That's why it is crucial that we continue to work closely with the governments of the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Island and the Isle of Man to tackle the major issues that face us today, from trafficking and terrorism to illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

"We have launched our consultation on proposed changes to strengthen the Common Travel Area.  We are keen to work closely with the travel industry, carriers, port operators and business on the impact of measures that we are proposing to strengthen our borders.

"We have no intention of introducing fixed immigration controls on the land border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, or on routes between the Islands and UK," added the spokesperson.

This new electronic border will all check flights traveling between Britain and Ireland.  All ports will also have the technology which will serve to monitor those traveling by sea.  Fingerprinting will continue and will also help to secure UK borders against criminals and terrorists.

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