"Eritrean Man First Sent Packing as UK's 'One in, One Out' Policy Takes Effect"

UK Deports Second Eritrean Man to France Under "One in, One Out" Deal The UK government has deported its second individual under the "one in, one out" deal with France, sending an Eritrean man from Heathrow to Paris on Friday morning. The deportation comes after the man lost a high court bid to block his removal. According to the Home Office, the flight departed Heathrow at 6 am, marking the second time the UK has used this agreement to deport someone to France in exchange for those who apply there and are approved to come to Britain. The deal was signed with France in July as part of efforts to deter record numbers of small boat arrivals. The Eritrean man's deportation is part of a pilot scheme aimed at reducing the number of migrants crossing the English Channel. Under the agreement, one migrant is allowed into the UK for every one deported to France. The deal has been criticized by some human rights groups who argue it could lead to more vulnerable individuals being sent back to countries where they may face persecution. The Home Office said in a statement that the deportation was carried out "in accordance with the law" and that the individual had exhausted all available avenues of appeal. The man's lawyers had argued that he would face serious harm if returned to Eritrea, but their bid to block his removal was rejected by the high court. The UK government has defended its use of the "one in, one out" deal, saying it is a necessary measure to tackle the migrant crisis. However, critics argue that it could have unintended consequences and lead to more people attempting to cross the Channel. "This deal is a desperate attempt to address the symptoms of the problem rather than tackling the root causes," said a spokesperson for the charity Refugee Action. "We are concerned that this policy will only serve to push vulnerable individuals further into danger." The deportation has sparked renewed debate about the UK's immigration policies and the use of such agreements with other countries. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how effective the "one in, one out" deal will be in reducing small boat arrivals. In related news, the UK government is set to announce further details on its migrant policy later this month. The move comes as pressure mounts on the government to address the growing number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. This story was compiled from reports by The Guardian and The Guardian.