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Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK

Second migrant sent to France returns to the UK

Summary

A second migrant, who was sent from the UK to France under a government agreement, returned to the UK and was quickly detained. The UK's "one in, one out" deal with France aims to prevent migrants from entering the UK by small boats. The Home Office plans to send the man back to France soon.

Key Facts

  • A migrant sent to France under the UK's "one in, one out" deal returned to the UK and was detained.
  • The "one in, one out" scheme is a pilot program to deter small boat crossings from France to the UK.
  • The UK's agreement with France started in September and aims to manage illegal immigration.
  • Last month, another migrant returned to the UK after being removed to France.
  • About 38,726 migrants have crossed the English Channel by small boat this year.
  • The Home Secretary is considering changing UK immigration rules, influenced by Denmark's system, to reduce asylum claims.
  • More than 500 migrants crossed the Channel on a recent Saturday.
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