Six people-smugglers jailed for manslaughter in 2021 Channel disaster that killed 31

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Six smugglers have been jailed for manslaughter following the deadliest small boats disaster in the English Channel. The tragedy occurred in November 2021, when a migrant vessel sank, killing 31 people. A trial established that the convicted men belonged to two separate smuggling networks involved in organising the crossing. The case represents a significant legal reckoning for those profiting from dangerous irregular migration routes across the Channel.

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