Six men guilty of manslaughter over Channel boat disaster

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 17:33 · Archive

A Paris court has found six men guilty of manslaughter over a 2021 small boat crossing that killed at least 27 people.

A Paris court has found six men guilty of manslaughter in connection with the deadliest small boat Channel crossing on record, which occurred in November 2021 when an inflatable dinghy deflated, killing at least 27 people. Seven other men were convicted of lesser smuggling charges including facilitating illegal immigration as part of an organised gang and criminal conspiracy.

How it is being reported

• Six smugglers jailed for manslaughter over worst Channel small boats disasterBBC News · 30 Sept, 18:14
• French court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in ChannelThe Guardian · 30 Sept, 16:58
• Six men found guilty of manslaughter over worst migrant disaster in Channel which saw 27 deathsGB News · 30 Sept, 15:03
• Six men found guilty of manslaughter over deadliest small boat Channel crossingSky News · 30 Sept, 11:53

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