Archive · 17 Sep 2025
UK Appeals Deportation Block Under French Migrant Deal
The UK government is fighting to send migrants back to France as part of a deal.
A court stopped the deportation of an Eritrean man who claimed to be a victim of modern slavery.
The government is appealing this decision, saying such claims are used to delay removals.
The goal is to send migrants to France if the UK takes a similar number who haven't tried crossing the English Channel.
The Home Secretary wants to look at laws to stop people from misusing them.
UK government is appealing a court decision.
The court blocked the deportation of an Eritrean man.
The government wants to send migrants back to France.
This is part of a 'one in, one out' deal.
The government will assess whether laws are misused.
- Who
- UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood
- What
- The UK government is appealing a court decision to block a migrant's deportation to France.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To combat last-minute claims that prevent deportations under the UK's 'one in, one out' deal with France.
Advocates for Migrants
Government/Supporters
Deportation Delays
Advocates for Migrants
Believe legal challenges against deportations should be upheld, ensuring due process and protections for asylum seekers.
Government/Supporters
Consider the legal blocks on deportations as frustrating government policies and attempting to undermine the UK's generosity.
- Person
- Eritrean man
- Deal
- One in, one out
- Legal Action
- Court blocked deportation
- Government Response
- Appealing the decision
- Home Secretary
- Shabana Mahmood
