The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.

The number of people crossing the Channel in small boats has passed 20,000 since Labour came to power.

The three men were convicted in a Belgian court last month, the National Crime Agency says.

Ujeza Kurmekaj, who lived in Banbury, will now serve six years in prison after an appeal.

The agreement is aimed as tackling the gangs responsible for smuggling people across the Channel.

Migrants heading to Europe are asked to rate their journeys in videos filmed by smugglers.

The smugglers offered the migrants bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages, depending on risk.

Hussam Al Ramli is accused of helping migrants to cross borders and advertising services on the web.