A man who returned to the UK in a small boat after being deported previously has now been deported again. The Home Office confirmed that the migrant, who was detained on both occasions he entered Britain, was sent back on a flight today. Initially removed on September 19, he managed to return nearly a month later 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. The government stated that the man’s attempt to enter the UK was futile and a waste of money. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood emphasized that individuals trying to re-enter the UK after being deported under the UK-France agreement will face immediate detention and removal.
In a recent statement to The Guardian, the man expressed his fear for his safety in France, stating that he felt compelled to return to the UK due to the dangers he faced in France, including threats from human traffickers. He recounted harrowing experiences of being threatened and coerced while attempting to cross to the UK from France.
As part of a new agreement established in July, individuals arriving in the UK via small boats can be detained and sent back to France. This reciprocal arrangement aims to deter illegal migration and disrupt human trafficking networks. The government anticipates an increase in the number of returns under this agreement to discourage risky and costly attempts to enter the UK through unauthorized means.