Crimes of compassion: Human smugglers are increasingly associated with violence and human rights violations, and criminal groups are known to adapt methods and routes to avoid new legislation and maximise profit. At the same time, Amnesty International has found that people across Europe are being prosecuted for helping refugees under the premise of ‘anti-smuggling’ laws. What steps should the EU take to help its residents display solidarity towards those in need, while combating criminal human smuggler groups?