‘One in, one out’ deal on Channel crossings to end in October, French reports say
Summary
The “one in, one out” deal between the UK and France on asylum seekers crossing the Channel by small boat is expected to end in October. The agreement allowed some asylum seekers to be returned to France while others were moved legally to the UK, but it has faced criticism and will be replaced by a new European Union plan.Key Facts
- The deal lets the UK return asylum seekers arriving by boat to France, in exchange for others moving legally from France to the UK.
- Critics say the process is unfair and dangerous for people sent back to France, where some face threats from smugglers.
- Doctors Without Borders reports many returned asylum seekers suffer from stress and confusion.
- A French interior ministry source said the deal will not be renewed after October.
- The European Commission announced a new plan on June 18 to handle Channel crossings at the EU level.
- From last September to June 9, the UK returned 921 asylum seekers to France and brought 896 from France legally.
- Between June 15 and 22, nearly 2,000 asylum seekers crossed the Channel by small boat to the UK.
- People smugglers have started using longer routes to avoid detection, making journeys up to 80 miles instead of the shortest crossings.
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