Deportation Flights Depart without Migrants, Undermining the 'One In, One Out' Agreement Significantly
In a significant development, a High Court Judge has granted "interim relief" to a 25-year-old Eritrean asylum seeker, blocking his deportation under the UK government's controversial 'one-in, one-out' scheme. The man, who had been deemed "vulnerable" and had been a victim of trafficking after fleeing Eritrea, was represented in the procedure by the organisation "Gisti" (Groupe d'information et de soutien des immigrés).
The government's decision to use commercial planes to deport migrants has come under scrutiny, with critics arguing that it is a cost-cutting measure rather than a humane approach. The use of Air France planes for deportations, accompanied by security guards, has raised concerns among migrants and human rights organisations.
The government's 'one-in, one-out' policy, intended to deter small boat migrants from crossing the English Channel, has faced major legal challenges since its implementation. The policy has been criticised for its harshness, with over 5,400 small boat migrants arriving on UK shores since its inception.
The 25-year-old asylum seeker, who won a bid to have his deportation blocked in a last-minute High Court legal challenge, has been invited to make further representations to the national referral mechanism decision within the next 14 days.
Meanwhile, two deportation flights took off from London Heathrow today without any migrants. An Air France plane due to depart from the airport this morning was also empty. A second flight set to arrive in France this afternoon also had no passengers.
Labour's 'one-in-one-out' deal has been thrown into chaos by these developments. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, who has called for the immediate deportation of every illegal immigrant upon arrival, has been vocal in his criticism of the government's handling of the situation.
It is expected that fewer than 100 migrants will be sent back to France as part of the pilot scheme. The migrants will be taken from Harmondsworth immigration removal centre, which is close to Heathrow airport.
Despite the ongoing legal challenges, the government has maintained that the 'one-in, one-out' policy is necessary to control immigration and deter small boat crossings. However, the case of the vulnerable Eritrean asylum seeker serves as a reminder of the complex and sensitive nature of immigration issues.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is clear that the 'one-in, one-out' policy will face further scrutiny and debate, both in the courts and in the public sphere. The fate of the Eritrean asylum seeker, and many others like him, hangs in the balance.
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