das Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 On 07/02/2020 at 19:56, spurs 14 said: Simple answer to this is simply pick them up , sink the boats there in , and take them straight back to France , word would soon get round it’s no good paying money to these traffickers as it’s a waste of time and money , why bring them here what a soft touch this country has become ! The big problem is that if they have got within 12 miles of our shores, international law states we must accept them and that means escorting them in as well. What a T***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, das said: The big problem is that if they have got within 12 miles of our shores, international law states we must accept them and that means escorting them in as well. What a T***. I believe we actually send boats out to them beyond the 12 mile mark. as soon as they get on board they are effectively on UK ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) On 08/02/2020 at 09:35, wascal said: The problem is that the migrants are making "MAYDAY" calls once at sea and they know that nearby ships have to render assistance or risk losing their masters ticket (SOLAS reg 33). Switch the bloody phone off!!! 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I believe we actually send boats out to them beyond the 12 mile mark. as soon as they get on board they are effectively on UK ground. Don't haul them on board then, either tow them or nudge them back toward France then. Edited February 21, 2020 by das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.