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Tony Smith

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Tony Smith is a former Head of the UK Border Force and Director of Ports and Borders in both the UK and Canada. He is now Managing Director of Fortinus Global Ltd, and Chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association.

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Tony Smith: Covid and border control. As a former Head of the UK Border Force, here are my urgent recommendations.

The Government must develop a Counter Pandemic Border Strategy (CPBS) to manage the second and subsequent waves of the virus.

Comment | By Tony Smith | 9 February 2021 at 10:30 am | 18 comments

Tony Smith: Expanding the UK’s refugee resettlement scheme is one way we can improve our border security

The Western World has consistently reduced its contribution to these schemes with people making increasingly dangerous journeys.

Comment, Highlights | By Tony Smith | 12 August 2020 at 6:20 am | 42 comments

Tony Smith: In over 40 years of Home Office experience, I can’t recall a time when our borders have been under so much pressure

I know that government needs a cross-Whitehall programme that actively engages with the myriad of departments and agencies.

Comment, Highlights | By Tony Smith | 17 July 2020 at 6:20 am | 24 comments

Tony Smith: Turning the tide on migrant boats

Subject to mutual agreement, we could establish an integrated UK/French border patrol to rescue migrants at sea and bring them to a place of safety.

Comment, Highlights | By Tony Smith | 3 July 2020 at 6:20 am | 85 comments

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