Reform UK would use Royal Navy to stop small boats
Summary
Reform UK has proposed using the Royal Navy to stop migrant boats crossing the English Channel and return migrants to France or Belgium. The plan, called "Operation Fortress," aims to be a large military effort and is described as a humanitarian mission, though it may cause diplomatic disagreements with France.Key Facts
- Reform UK plans to use the Royal Navy to intercept small boats carrying migrants in the English Channel.
- The proposal includes returning migrants to France or Belgium without requiring prior agreement from those countries.
- More than 2,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boat since Andy Burnham became prime minister.
- Small boat crossings are reported to be down by about 43% compared to the previous year.
- The plan is supported by some former military members and described as complying with human rights rules.
- International sea law allows rescuing people in danger but does not allow moving them to another country without that country's consent.
- The UK has increased law enforcement officers working against people-smuggling gangs on both sides of the Channel.
- Some experts and politicians argue for different approaches, including leaving the European Convention on Human Rights to speed deportations.
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