A man is set to appear in court accused of endangering others during a sea crossing to the UK in what is believed to be the first charge under newly introduced border security legislation. Aman Naseri is due to appear at Margate Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday following the alleged offence on January 5, a HM Courts and Tribunals spokesperson said. The 18-year-old is also accused of entering the UK without valid entry clearance, the spokesperson added. According to the Home Office, the charge of endangering others during a sea crossing is to stop more people being crammed into unsafe boats and would apply to those involved in physical aggression and intimidation, as well as anyone who resists rescue. The new charge could include physical or psychological injury, and covers journeys by water to the UK from France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Source: Express January 07, 2026 12:58 UTC