The United Kingdom has sent the first migrant back to France under its recently implemented “one in, one out” agreement with French authorities, officials confirmed. The removal took place this morning, with the individual transported on an Air France flight that has since landed in Paris.
This initial deportation marks a key step in the UK government’s effort to deter irregular migration across the English Channel. Under the deal, for every migrant who arrives in the UK illegally, another will be returned to France. The agreement aims to disrupt the business model of human trafficking networks and reduce the number of dangerous crossings. french government sources, as reported by The Telegraph, identified the returned migrant as originating from India.
The move follows a temporary halt to the deportation of an Eritrean man, who raised concerns about potential modern slavery violations. That case highlighted the potential for legal challenges to impede the swift implementation of the new policy,raising questions about its long-term viability. The UK government maintains its commitment to the agreement, asserting its belief that it will ultimately prove effective in managing migration flows.
