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The UK’s new “one in, one out” deportation deal with France led to the first migrants being detained after crossing the English Channel. Images captured the migrants, wearing life jackets, arriving in Dover from Border Force boats on Wednesday as the pilot scheme was initiated. Those detained will be kept in immigration removal centers until they are repatriated to France, according to the Home Office.
However, details regarding the number of migrants in custody were not disclosed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who affirmed her willingness to challenge any legal obstacles preventing their return to France. She stated, “The transfers to immigration removal centers are underway, so we will not divulge operational specifics that criminal gangs could exploit.” Cooper also emphasized that immediate detention and deportation awaited any new arrivals.
The pilot scheme, introduced following an agreement between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, is scheduled to last 11 months. It entails the UK accepting an equivalent number of asylum seekers who have not attempted to cross and can satisfy security and eligibility criteria. UK authorities are aiming to make return referrals to France within three days of a migrant’s entry via small boats, with a response expected within 14 days.
As part of the pact, an approved asylum seeker in France will be permitted to enter the UK through a safe route. Moreover, adults and families in France interested in relocating to the UK can express their desire via an online platform created by the Home Office. They must meet specified criteria, undergo standard visa procedures, and clear security checks to be granted a three-month period in the UK to apply for asylum or a visa, while being subject to similar restrictions as other asylum seekers.
The Home Office plans to roll out an awareness campaign in the upcoming days to alert migrants in northern France and elsewhere about the new treaty. Statistics show a surge in Channel crossings, with over 25,000 individuals having made the journey in small boats in 2025, marking a 49% increase from the previous year. The Conservative party questions the effectiveness of the scheme as a deterrent and doubts its capability to significantly reduce the influx of migrants. Additionally, they criticize Labour’s agreement with France, advocating for the efficacy of the Rwanda proposal put forth by the previous Tory administration
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