A man who returned to the UK via a small boat after being deported previously has been deported once again. The Home Office verified that the migrant, who was apprehended upon both entries into Britain, was flown back today after his initial removal on September 19. He managed to re-enter on October 18.
Under the recently implemented ‘one in one out’ agreement between the UK and France, a total of 94 individuals have been sent back to France. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized that attempting to re-enter the UK after being deported under this agreement is futile and a waste of resources. The individual was swiftly identified through biometrics, detained, and promptly deported.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, the man expressed his reasons for returning, stating his fears for his safety in France and the threats he faced from human traffickers. He recounted his harrowing experiences and emphasized the dangers he encountered.
The bilateral agreement, established in July, allows for the detention and repatriation of individuals arriving in the UK via small boats back to France. In return, an equal number of asylum seekers with valid claims are sent in the opposite direction. The government aims to dissuade individuals from resorting to smugglers by increasing the rate of repatriations under this agreement.