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On a bright and sunny September day, more than 1,000 individuals successfully navigated the English Channel in small boats. This significant crossing came on the same day when the government confirmed the deportation of two men as part of their strategy to return migrants to France. The ministers are optimistic that their “one-in-one-out” approach will serve as a deterrent to potential asylum seekers who may fear rapid deportation.
Despite the government’s efforts, 1,072 individuals managed to make the journey across the Channel in 13 separate boats. This marks the third occasion this year that the daily figure exceeded 1,000, bringing the total number of crossings in 2025 to a record-breaking 32,103. The primary goal behind the recent deportations is to dissuade individuals from attempting to cross the channel by reinforcing the consequences of such actions.
The implementation of the deportation plan has resulted in the return of only three individuals to France at this early stage. An Eritrean man and an Iranian man were sent back on Friday, following the earlier removal of an Indian man on Thursday. The UK government successfully overcame a legal challenge to enable the deportation of the Eritrean national. As part of the agreement, individuals crossing the English Channel can be promptly detained with the potential for return to France within a two-week timeframe.
Ministers have commended the return of migrants as an effective deterrent, although critics like Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp have described the numbers as “pathetic” and doubted the plan’s efficacy. While the government aims to escalate the number of deportations under the pilot scheme, the impending arrival of asylum seekers from France in the UK signifies a significant phase of the reciprocal aspect of the deal
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