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UK court temporarily blocks removal of asylum seeker under UK-France returns deal
The legal challenge highlights concerns over potential destitution and trafficking claims amid the UK-France asylum returns pilot scheme affecting Channel crossings.
- A High Court ruling has temporarily blocked the removal of an Eritrean man to France under the UK-France returns deal, impacting the Home Office's plans.
- The man is challenging the Home Office's decision, indicating he faces a risk of destitution if returned to France.
- Downing Street maintains that deportations are expected to begin imminently, despite the ongoing legal challenges.
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UK halts deportation under One-in-One-out
A UK High Court judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a 25-year-old Eritrean man to France under the government’s “one-in, one-out” migration deal. The man, who arrived in the UK via a small boat on August 12, was scheduled for removal on September 17. His legal team argued that he may be a victim of trafficking and would face destitution if returned to France. The court granted an… Source
The case of this Eritrean national was the first to be examined by the High Court of London, following the conclusion of a migrant exchange agreement between the United Kingdom and France.
High Court blocks asylum seeker deportation under 'one in, one out' deal with France
AN Eritrean man will not be deported to France on Wednesday under the Government’s “one in, one out” scheme after he won his High Court bid to have the removal temporarily blocked.
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