A man who returned to the UK in a small boat after being deported has been deported once again, according to the Home Office. The migrant, who was detained on both occasions he entered Britain, was flown back today after his initial removal on September 19 and subsequent reentry on October 18.
Under the new ‘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 individuals attempting to reenter the UK following removal under this agreement are wasting their resources, as demonstrated by the immediate detection and detention of this individual through biometrics leading to his prompt removal.
The man, in an interview with The Guardian last month, expressed his reluctance to stay in France, citing safety concerns and his harrowing experience with human traffickers. The agreement, established in July, allows for the detention and return of individuals arriving in the UK via small boats to France, with an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers being sent back in return.
The Government aims to deter illegal migration and human trafficking by increasing the number of returns under this agreement. Officials believe that this strategy will discourage individuals from risking their lives and funds with smugglers.
