Asylum seeker in UK as part of ‘one in, one out’ scheme says it is unfair on those deported
Summary
The UK government runs a “one in, one out” immigration scheme where one asylum seeker arriving illegally is sent back to France in exchange for another being brought to the UK legally. An asylum seeker who came to the UK legally under this scheme said it feels unfair that others were deported for him to enter and that he is waiting with limited activities while his claim is processed.Key Facts
- The “one in, one out” scheme returns one asylum seeker arriving on small boats to France for each one allowed legally into the UK.
- Over 900 people have arrived legally under this scheme since July last year, with a similar number removed after arriving irregularly.
- The interviewed asylum seeker traveled safely by plane from Paris and is currently waiting for his asylum interview.
- He cannot work or study while waiting, which limits his daily activities and opportunities.
- The charity Safe Passage criticizes the scheme as not providing a real route to protection.
- Most people brought under the scheme so far are single men aged 20-39.
- Channel crossings have decreased by over a third compared to last year’s figures.
- The UK Home Office says many families have also successfully applied under this agreement, and applications are carefully processed.
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