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To help ensure that those working in road transport have

14th May 2009, Page 32
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

the right measures in place, the Home Office recommends the following:

Owners/hirers/employers:

• Provide written instructions to drivers on the system of prevention of clandestine entry to be operated, and for these instructions to be carried in each vehicle to be presented to an immigration officer on demand.

• Train drivers in the prevention of clandestine entry, use and application of security equipment, searching procedures etc.

• Provide adequate security equipment to secure the vehicle against clandestine entry, to include robust tilt/TIR cords, seals and padlocks.

• Supply checklists for completion by drivers throughout their journey, to confirm the checks made, for presentation to an immigration officer on demand.

• Monitor driver compliance with instructions and training given, through review of completed checklists.

Drivers:

• Secure the vehicle immediately after loading, applying security devices properly.

• Check the vehicle after every stop for evidence of clandestine entry and tampering with the security devices.

• Record the checks conducted on a checklist.

• Present the written instructions and completed checklist to an immigration officer on demand.

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