A High Court judge has ordered the return of an alleged trafficking victim who was removed to France under a controversial one-in-one-out scheme, ruling that the removal was unlawful.
Removal under the scheme
The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was sent to France as part of the UK's policy of exchanging asylum seekers with other countries. The scheme, which has faced legal challenges, involves the removal of one person for every one accepted.
The judge found that the removal breached the victim's rights, as they were a potential victim of trafficking and should have been given the opportunity to claim asylum in the UK.
Legal ruling
The ruling is a significant setback for the government's immigration policy, which has been criticised by human rights groups. The judge ordered the return of the individual to the UK, where their case will be reconsidered.
