A high court judge has blocked the deportation of a 25-year-old Eritrean man, casting doubt on the future of Labour’s "one in, one out" agreement with France.
The ruling halts the removal under the scheme, which has been a central part of the government’s immigration strategy. The decision throws into question the viability of the programme.
The "one in, one out" deal with France was designed to manage migrant numbers, but the judge’s intervention has raised concerns about its legality and practical implementation.
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It remains unclear what the ruling means for the wider removal scheme, but the decision is likely to have significant implications for future deportations under the agreement.
