B’s story: video transcript

[0:00] On screen:

A man’s heavily pixelated face appears with the UK Government logo, title: ‘Putting my life at risk’ and the words: ‘Firsthand account – identity protected’ appearing on top.

[0:06] On screen:

“The journey was SIGNIFICANTLY different to what the people smugglers described.”

[0:12] On screen:

“We boarded the boat at night, it was VERY SCARY.”

[0:18] On screen:

“Heavy rain began to fall. The boat filled with water.”

[0:23] On screen:

A close-up shot of a small boat overloaded with people appears on screen.

[0:23] On screen:

“There were 30 of us on the small boat. We were DRENCHED.”

[0:29] On screen:

“I REGRET putting my life at RISK.”

[0:35] On screen:

A small boat that has partly deflated is floating in the sea.

[0:35] On screen:

“I would NEVER make this decision again.”

[0:40] On screen:

“I would strongly advise anyone AGAINST taking a similar path.”

[0:46] On screen:

Endframe with UK Government logo: People smugglers only care about money. Don’t risk your life trying to enter the UK illegally.