Recent incidents in the Channel have resulted in the deaths of two more migrants, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current immigration policies. On Tuesday, a rescue operation was launched for over 80 migrants in a dinghy monitored by the French navy, leading to the confirmation of two fatalities. This tragedy follows another death from a dinghy that sank earlier in the week. With migrant crossings surpassing 12,000 this year, experts argue that enforcement alone is insufficient to combat smuggling operations, emphasizing the need for safe legal routes for refugees.
We are deeply saddened to learn of two more deaths in the Channel. It is devastating that men, women and children who are simply trying to find safety should lose their lives in this tragic way.
Deaths in the Channel are happening too often, which is a stark reminder that so far the government's approach to tackling the crossings is not working.
Enforcement measures alone are not enough to address this complex issue, while smuggling gangs profit from the desperation of those fleeing violence and repression.
There needs to be more safe and legal routes for refugees by, f...
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