Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat
Summary
A migrant who was sent back to France under a UK-French agreement has returned to the UK on a small boat. This individual claims to have been mistreated by smugglers in France and fears for their safety. The UK government is working to remove migrants without legal rights under a "one in, one out" scheme.Key Facts
- The migrant, an Iranian national, was initially sent to France on September 19 and returned to the UK on October 18.
- This individual claims to have been a victim of modern slavery in France.
- The UK has a "one in, one out" agreement with France for managing asylum seekers.
- Under this scheme, 42 people have been removed from the UK so far.
- For every person returned to France, the UK accepts someone with a credible asylum case.
- 36,734 people arrived in the UK by small boat in 2025, which is 8,530 more than in 2024 but 869 fewer than in 2022.
- On October 18, 369 people crossed the Channel to the UK.
- The largest group removal under the scheme involved 16 people sent back to France on a single flight.
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