The migrant agreement between Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron goes into effect today, and by the end of the week, detentions are expected to start.
The European Commission has finally authorized the “one in, one out” pilot program, which was signed last week and permits the UK to return certain individuals who have crossed the Channel to France in exchange for asylum seekers with British links.
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It occurs at a time when crossings are expected to set a new record in 2025.
According to a PA news agency study of Home Office data, some 25,436 persons have already traveled this year, which is 49% more than at the same time in 2024.
Initially revealed during the French president’s visit to the UK last month, the pact was praised as a “good agreement” by the prime minister and the president.
Additionally, the plan allows for the instant detention of anyone arriving in a small boat, with room reserved at immigration removal centers for their arrival.
Sir Keir requested that you “send a clear message – if you come here illegally on a small boat you will face being sent back to France” .
