Saturday, 7 May 2011

A selection of recent media reports

Hundreds more migrants reach Italy from Africa
(Reuters) - Hundreds of illegal immigrants reached Italian shores from Africa in the last 24 hours, adding to a cri
Reuters UK (06-May-2011)

Couple jailed after sham wedding halted by police
By suzy gibson court staff Police and immigration officers stopped a sham marriage just moments before it was du
This is Leicestershire (06-May-2011)

Immigration scam bride and groom jailed
A Dutch woman and a Nigerian man have been jailed for 18 months in the United Kingdom on suspicion of arranging a fake marriage to circumvent immigration regulations, according to the Daily Mail.
Radio Netherlands Worldwide (05-May-2011)

'Learn English, get a job and stop smoking cannabis': What judge said to immigrant drug dealer on benefits
A straight-talking judge gave an immigrant drug deal
Mail Online (05-May-2011)

Dutch lesbian and bogus bridegroom jailed for sham marriage, as vicar reveals how he snares fake couples
A bogus bride and groom who were arrested at the altar momen
Mail Online (05-May-2011)

EU to review migration policy as immigration increases
EU member states that do not protect their external borders effectively against illegal migrants could find themselves temporarily cut off from the Union under proposals from the European Commission.
Irish Examiner.com (05-May-2011)