Iranian migrant becomes third removed to France under UK's 'one in, one out' deal
Third migrant removed under new scheme as the first removals proceed between the UK and France
An Iranian man has become the third migrant to be removed to France under the UK’s new 'one in, one out' deal, after crossing the Channel in a small boat, Home Office sources said. The removals come as the scheme begins to take effect, following the deportation of the first migrant, an Indian national, on Thursday, and a High Court bid by an Eritrean man that was not successful.
Friday's development marked the third removal under the deal, with the Iranian national flown from London to Paris. The earlier removals included the Indian national, who was sent back to France on Thursday, and the Eritrean man, whose bid to halt his removal in court was rejected and who was deported the following morning.
Home Office officials said the Iranian’s removal was carried out as part of the ongoing implementation of the deal with France. The Indian national’s return on Thursday and the Eritrean man’s subsequent removal are cited by authorities as evidence that the arrangement is progressing, albeit in its early stages.
Officials emphasized that each case is considered on its own merits and that the 'one in, one out' framework is intended to manage irregular migration between the two countries. The scheme reflects broader efforts by the United Kingdom to cooperate with France on processing and removing certain non-UK nationals, with the aim of deterring dangerous Channel crossings and improving border handling.
Observers note that the removals are a new phase in cross-border migration management, but they also caution that the policy landscape surrounding asylum and deportations remains complex and subject to legal and diplomatic developments. As the scheme unfolds, authorities say more removals could follow, dependent on individual case reviews and judicial considerations.
Updates are expected as further transport arrangements are completed and additional removals are considered under the agreement between the United Kingdom and France, with authorities indicating that communication will continue to flows of information about next steps.