Eritrean Man First Sent to France in UK's "One in, One Out" Deportation Deal

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, where an Eritrean man was removed from Heathrow and sent to Paris early on Friday morning. The move is part of the government's efforts to deter small boat arrivals, which have reached record numbers. According to sources, the Eritrean man was on a flight that left Heathrow for Paris at 6am on Friday, marking the second deportation under the agreement between the two countries. The Home Office confirmed the deportation, stating that the individual had lost their high court bid to block the move. The "one in, one out" deal allows for deportations to France in exchange for those who apply there and are approved to come to Britain. The agreement was reached in July as part of efforts to deter small boat arrivals, which have become a major concern for the government. "This is just another example of how our 'one in, one out' policy with France is working," said a Home Office spokesperson. "We will continue to work closely with our French counterparts to ensure that those who do not have the right to be in the UK are removed." The deportation has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that the policy is too broad and does not provide adequate safeguards for individuals facing deportation. "This policy is a recipe for disaster," said a spokesperson for Amnesty International. "It's a blunt instrument that fails to take into account individual circumstances and can lead to people being deported without proper consideration of their claims." The UK government has defended the policy, saying it is necessary to tackle the issue of small boat arrivals. According to official figures, over 28,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since January 2020. The deportation of the Eritrean man marks a significant milestone for the "one in, one out" deal, which has been touted as a key part of the government's efforts to tackle immigration. However, critics argue that the policy is too focused on removing individuals rather than addressing the root causes of migration. As the UK continues to grapple with the issue of small boat arrivals, it remains to be seen how effective the "one in, one out" deal will ultimately prove to be. One thing is clear, however: for those facing deportation, the stakes are high and the consequences can be severe. Sources: The Guardian The Guardian This story was compiled from reports by The Guardian and The Guardian.