Eritrean Asylum Seeker's Legal Victory Halts UK Deportation Plans
A 25-year-old Eritrean asylum seeker, who arrived in Britain by small boat, cannot be removed to France pending a legal challenge, as ruled by London's High Court. This decision disrupts the UK government's recent migrant return plans under the 'one in, one out' policy with France.
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In a significant ruling, London's High Court has temporarily blocked the deportation of a 25-year-old Eritrean asylum seeker who recently arrived in Britain on a small boat. The court's decision prevents his removal to France while a full legal challenge is underway.
The Eritrean man, who reached British shores on August 12, was granted an interim injunction stopping his deportation under Britain's new 'one in, one out' pilot scheme. This initiative, developed in partnership with France, was intended to manage the flow of migrants across the Channel.
The ruling represents a considerable obstacle to the UK government's immigration policies, aimed at swiftly returning certain migrants to France. The case highlights ongoing legal and humanitarian challenges in managing asylum seekers arriving in Britain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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