‘One in, one out’ asylum seekers sent to France return to UK in lorries

Asylum seekers previously sent from the UK to France under the "one in, one out" deal have returned to the UK via lorries. The Guardian reports at least four such returnees in the last two weeks, with two currently detained and facing deportation back to France. These individuals claim smugglers forcibly returned them to the UK to undermine the "one in, one out" scheme, which exchanges small boat arrivals for legal entry from France. Prior to increased security measures, lorries were a common method for asylum seekers to cross the Channel. While small boat crossings remain prevalent, smugglers are reportedly offering lorry crossings as an alternative, albeit at a higher cost. The Home Office stated that returnees are detained and promptly sent back to France.

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