In my experience with the criminal law, we very clearly implement section 133 in terms of not proceeding with prosecutions. Generally speaking, we don't see prosecutions unless there are cases of outright fraud or other situations in which people might be prosecuted. In the sense of people arriving without proper documents, the implementation of section 133 is, in my view, done quite effectively within the courts. From time to time we have to fight or have some arguments about the actual interpretation of it in the courts as to how it applies to the pre-removal risk assessment process or other issues. In terms of the straightforward refugee claimants, I haven't seen any prosecutions, at least in the region where I practise.
On July 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.