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Shabana Mahmood, the UK’s new Home Secretary, has made it clear that she will not tolerate “last-minute claims” intended to disrupt the deportation of migrants. This statement comes after the High Court temporarily blocked the deportation of an Eritrean man under the UK-France migrants returns deal. The man, who arrived in the UK by small boat last month, argued he was a victim of modern slavery just hours before his scheduled deportation to France under the “one in, one out” pilot scheme.
The High Court decision to grant the man interim relief raises concerns about whether other migrants facing removal will use similar tactics to delay or block their deportation. The Home Office is planning to appeal against the decision and is also reviewing the Modern Slavery Act to prevent its misuse. Lawyers for the Home Office argued that the man could have sought asylum in France and that allowing delays in deportations could encourage others to make similar claims.
Shabana Mahmood expressed her determination to combat what she referred to as “vexatious, last-minute claims”. She emphasized the need to defend the British public’s priorities and secure the border, while criticizing the sudden claims of being modern slaves on the eve of removal as a mockery of the country’s laws. The UK’s deal with France, aimed at curbing small boat crossings, is facing challenges as the first flights to France left empty earlier this week. Despite setbacks, the removals of migrants to France under the pilot scheme are still expected to proceed.
The “one in, one out” pilot deal with France, initially negotiated by former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, is now under the responsibility of Mahmood. The agreement entails sending asylum seekers who crossed the Channel back to France in exchange for approved applicants to come to the UK. France has indicated that it will only accept a limited number of deportations initially, while the UK aims to increase numbers over time to deter small boat crossings
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