A French health service has recorded cases of serious physical injuries, including fractures and bruising, among asylum seekers detained and returned under the UK’s “one in, one out” scheme, which exchanges Channel crossings for legal asylum claims. The pilot program, set to expire at the end of September, involves forced removals of migrants intercepted at sea in exchange for the relocation of others from northern France. Medical reports highlight concerns over the treatment of those subjected to the policy, raising questions about its humanitarian impact. The findings come as the scheme nears its scheduled conclusion.
French health service documents injuries including fractures and bruising after detention and return under ‘one in one out’ schemeMultiple injuries including bruising and fractures have been documented by a health service supporting people returned to France under the controversial “one in, one out” scheme.The pilot scheme involves one asylum seeker who crosses the Channel in a small boat being returned to France in return for another in northern France being legally brought to the UK to claim asylum. The scheme is due to end on 1 October. Continue reading...
