Britain05 November, 20252 min read
UK Government Repeatedly Deports Iranian Migrant Under One-In-One-Out Deal After He Returns by Small Boat
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Iranian migrant deported to France three times under UK-France one-in-one-out deal Migrant repeatedly returned to UK by crossing the Channel in a small boat
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Repeated Deportation of Iranian National
An Iranian national deported from the UK to France under the UK–France “one in, one out” deal was removed a second time after returning to Britain by small boat. Authorities identified him via biometrics and swiftly deported him again. Reports indicate he first arrived on August 6, was removed to France on September 19, and re-entered the UK on October 18 before detection and removal.
“An Iranian man deported from the UK to France under the ‘one in, one out’ migration scheme agreed between the UK and France has been removed from the UK for a second time after returning on a small boat and claiming asylum.”
Officials emphasized that attempts to return after removal would fail. The core sequence of events is consistent across sources, though each highlights different details of the crossing and re-removal process.
UK-France Migrant Exchange Deal
The incident is part of the UK–France “one-in-one-out” arrangement aimed at reducing Channel crossings by exchanging equal numbers of migrants. This scheme involves removing migrants from the UK and accepting vulnerable individuals from France. Authorities and media outlets have reported early figures showing 94 removals from the UK and 57 arrivals from France.
Citizen Digital provides additional context about the deal, which was launched in September by Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron. The report also highlights the continued scale of crossings in 2024 despite the agreement.
Asylum Seeker's Journey Details
Accounts differ subtly on the man’s circumstances and route back. Daily Express reports he returned on a small boat and was claiming asylum, and that he reportedly claimed to be a victim of modern slavery.
“An Iranian man deported from the UK to France under the ‘one in, one out’ migration scheme ... after returning on a small boat and claiming asylum.”
Citizen Digital describes him as an asylum seeker who said he was victimized by a human trafficking network in northern France. Daily Mail adds a unique intervening detail—that he escaped a Paris shelter before rejoining the northern coast—and quantifies the crossing as a dinghy voyage with 368 others.
Biometric Checks and Criticism on Migration
Ministers emphasize that biometric checks will prevent repeat entries. Opposition and advocacy critics question the effectiveness of the scheme. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that attempts to return after removal will be futile.
Sources report that the individual was quickly identified through biometric data. The Daily Express highlights Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s criticism of the government’s handling of the issue. Citizen Digital expands the criticism to include migrant rights groups and political opponents amid record-level crossings this year.
