UK deportation of Eritrean man to France under ‘one-in, one-out’ halted by judge
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UK Court Blocks First Deportation Under France Returns Deal
Above: The Royal Courts of Justice in London, England in March 2025. Image copyright: Mike Kemp/In Pictures/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
High Court relief rightly exposes the Home Office's shambolic rush to deport without proper legal process. Last-minute challenges are a response to illegal government activity, while amending guidance to block appeals is a cynical circumvention of justice instead of an attempt to fix a broken system.
Right narrative
Another predictable court defeat exposes Labour's weak immigration policy as the "one in, one out" farce collapses thanks to liberal law fare. Until the U.K. revokes human rights protections for illegal arrivals and restores democratic control, these crossings will continue to undermine national security.