Migrants who arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel have begun being detained under a new "one in, one out" scheme. The first detentions occurred as individuals arrived in Dover. The Home Office indicated that these migrants will be held in immigration removal centres until their return to France. Consequently, a message is conveyed to potential migrants about the risks of engaging with organized crime gangs to reach the UK. The pilot scheme will run for 11 months and involve accepting equal asylum seekers who meet certain criteria.
Yesterday, under the terms of this ground-breaking new treaty, the first group of people to cross the Channel were detained after their arrival at Western Jet Foil and will now be held in detention until they can be returned to France.
That sends a message to every migrant currently thinking of paying organised crime gangs to go to the UK that they will be risking their lives and throwing away their money if they get into a small boat.
The pilot scheme lasting 11 months will see the UK accepting an equal number of asylum seekers who have not tried to cross and can pass security and eligibility checks.
As of 30 July, more than 25,000 people had crossed the Channel in small boats in 2025 - about 49% higher than at the same point in 2024.
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