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How are laws enforced?
Laws in the UK are enforced by various government bodies, such as the Home Office, which is responsible for immigration enforcement. The story shows that the government website and Home Office confirm existing penalties for employers who breach illegal working laws, meaning these rules are already in place and can be acted upon.
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Reform UK spokesman proposes 'new' illegal working law that already existsThis explainer came from a news story
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