I agree with these 2 statements. Most illegals arrived here legally, but their visas have expired. The immigration system was so useless it wasn't recorded whether or not they left the UK. I wouldn't tell the authorities about overstayers. They're not claiming benefits from the UK and doing work that the Brits think too demeaning.

Andy
Surrey, UK



Quote Originally Posted by fred View Post
They are just people doing what they need to survive in a harsh world...
They will do what they have to do and will continue to slip through..Good luck to them and I would do the same in their position.
They know the consequences they face if caught.
The British gov are tough on immigrants when it suits them and then the European union soften them up a bit by opening the flood gates for them..
Thats perfectly fine though as it is all legal and above board..
Quote Originally Posted by IanB View Post
I would not report them. I would, however, be very concerned that they are open to exploitation and have no health cover or any other basic protection while they are here.

Whats the point of reprting someone and almost certainly ruining their life and the lives of the family they depend on? You would have to be a cruel and heartless person to do that face to face.