France and Britain discuss ending “one in, one out” migration deal
The two countries are discussing terms for ending the agreement, a French interior ministry source said, without giving a reason for the move.
Paris, France. France and Britain are discussing terms for ending their “one in, one out” migration agreement, a French interior ministry source said on Wednesday.
Agreement on Channel crossings
The deal, announced last year to reduce small-boat crossings of the English Channel, allowed Britain to return undocumented people arriving by small boat to France. In exchange, Britain accepted an equal number of asylum seekers with British family connections who were eligible under the agreement.
The agreement set a target of no more than three months between a person’s arrival in Britain and their transfer to France. The treaty also said Britain had to return an individual within 14 days of arrival, while France was not required to accept unaccompanied minors or people who posed a pre-existing security threat.
France’s interior ministry did not immediately say why France was seeking to end the deal. Britain’s interior ministry did not respond to a request for comment.
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