First Deportation Under UK-France Treaty Marks Milestone in Border Control
An Indian national has become the first person deported from the UK to France under a new UK-France returns treaty. The treaty aims to deter illegal migration via small boats across the Channel. UK plans to enforce a 'one-in, one-out' policy to manage migration through legal channels.
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An Indian national has been deported to France, marking the first removal under the new UK-France treaty aimed at curbing illegal migration across the English Channel. The individual, who arrived illegally in August, was flown to Paris on a commercial flight from Heathrow Airport.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the deportation as a vital initial measure to secure Britain's borders. She emphasized the government's resolve to remove those entering illegally while reinforcing the importance of safe and legal immigration routes.
The treaty outlines a reciprocal 'one-in, one-out' arrangement, restricting illegal entrants' access to asylum and promising a safe, regulated system. The UK Home Office aims to balance migration by accepting a parallel number of migrants through newly created legal pathways.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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