Migrant Deported to France Returns to UK on Small Boat

"One-In, One-Out" Scheme Participant Returns to UK

• 📌 An Iranian national, one of the first migrants deported to France under the UK's "one-in, one-out" scheme, has returned to the UK via a small boat.
• 🗓️ The individual first arrived in the UK in August, was deported to France in September, and returned to the UK approximately four days prior to the report.

Claims of Mistreatment and Lack of Protection in France

• ⚠️ The migrant reportedly experienced horrendous treatment by smuggling gangs in France.
• 🛡️ He stated he was not receiving protection in France and feared continued mistreatment by those organizing journeys to the UK.

Criticisms of the "One-In, One-Out" Scheme

• ⚖️ Critics describe the scheme as a lottery, with the reasons for accepting or rejecting individuals appearing arbitrary and based on chance.
• ⏳ Many individuals in similar situations face bureaucratic delays in France, are unable to work legally, and end up on the streets.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Some Eritrean men removed from Britain claim to have relatives in the UK but were treated unfairly and not granted entry, without understanding the reasons why.

Home Office Response

• 🏠 The Home Office declined to confirm the specific report but stated that a migrant had been detained and their removal was being sought as soon as possible.
• 📊 So far, forty-two people who arrived illegally have been removed under the scheme, which involves the UK agreeing to take in asylum seekers with a case for protection.