The UK has initiated a new migration deal with France that allows for the detention of migrants who arrive by crossing the English Channel. Under this agreement, any adult migrant whose asylum claim is deemed inadmissible may be sent back to France. This scheme follows a one in, one out policy, where for each migrant returned to France, one asylum seeker can enter the UK. UK officials plan to process these returns within three days, while responses from French authorities will take up to 14 days. An online application process for interested French migrants has been established by the Home Office.
The first migrants who arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel have been detained under the new one in, one out deal with France, confirmed by the prime minister.
The agreement means that any adult migrant who crosses the Channel will now be at risk of return if their claim for asylum is considered inadmissible.
For each small boat migrant sent back across the English Channel, an asylum seeker will be allowed to enter the UK from France under a legal route.
UK officials aim to make referrals for returns to France within three days of a person's arrival by small boat while French authorities will respond within 14 days.
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