Only peripherally. The human rights act makes it an offence to participate in human trafficking Or any action that undermines the right of the individual. Unfortunately it also prevents to Police from being overly concerned without specific evidence. Since the majority of Traffickers are not in or of the EU, it follows that the EU have to find
a the victims
b the perpetrators.
They have fewer staff, are far too dependent on technology and anti smuggling procedures are invasive and physical. It all goes back to the Canada convention that travellers have to expect a lower level of privacy when crossing borders because it’s not a right. And once again freedom of movement is even conditional in the EU. The premise is that it only applies to LEGAL transactions. You can draw your own conclusions
Fair. But how does being an offence to take part in 'any action which undermines the right of the individual' influence such as, oh, burning down accommodation and denying others shelter?
We've provided accommodation. It may not be pretty and there may not be a nightclub full of willing young hotties next door, but the last time I looked I had to pay a mortgage for the roof over my head - and also pay the supermarket for the food I choose to eat. All I see in many cases is an outstretched hand.
Realistically, what continued responsibility have we in the face of vandalism/criminal damage by those to whom we've provided?
Also, we keep getting fed the line that the incomers are the kinds of highly skilled artisans that the country needs to bolster its ageing population - the strivers and go-getters who will keep this country great. Where's the entrepreneurial* spirit which compels them to ask for the tools and materials that will enable them to turn basic but adequate accommodation into something to be proud of?
Or are we as a country just a great, big vending machine?
*Oh, I forgot. They came through France, and the French don't have a word for 'entrepreneur'... it's been sucked out of them with a big syringe, hasn't it?