UK-France migrant deal deemed 'strong' against legal challenges by Yvette Cooper
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper asserts that the new UK-France migrant returns scheme is resilient to potential legal challenges, with the European Union offering support. The plan, signed by Prime Minister Starmer and President Macron, aims to deter illegal crossings via small boats.
The UK-France migrant deal, described as 'robust' by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, is believed to be able to withstand potential legal challenges. Cooper stated that the European Union has been supportive of the agreement, which involves returning migrants to France in exchange for accepting legal claimants from there. The plan, signed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to disrupt the operations of people smugglers and discourage migrants from making dangerous Channel crossings. The pilot scheme is expected to involve around 50 people per week, with updates on the figures to be provided as the program progresses. Cooper emphasized that the ultimate number of exchanges is not fixed and may be expanded in the future. The initiative also includes measures to address illegal employment in the UK, identified as a factor contributing to small boat crossings.
According to the source: BBC.
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