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Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
A record 125 people crossed the Channel in a single small boat, surpassing previous attempts, with at least 27 deaths this year from such crossings. Despite increased efforts and resources from France and the UK, crossings continue at a high rate, prompting political pressure and calls to restore order to immigration systems.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by BBC
The UK and France are exploring a 'one in, one out' scheme to deter migrant crossings, which involves returning migrants to France in exchange for allowing asylum seekers with strong UK cases to enter Britain. While legally plausible under the UN Refugee Convention, the plan faces significant legal, political, and practical hurdles, including ensuring fairness, avoiding EU re-entry, and scaling the scheme effectively. The success of this pilot remains uncertain, and its impact on stopping migrant boats is yet to be seen.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Reuters
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced a new migration deal involving a 'one-in, one-out' scheme to return undocumented migrants, alongside deeper defense and nuclear cooperation, including ordering more missiles and coordinating deterrents, as part of their efforts to manage migration and strengthen bilateral ties.