UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, court says

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10/07/2026 - 17:15 GMT+2

A High Court judge ruled on Friday that the UK government took an "unlawful" decision that restricts the legal rights of migrants facing removal to France under the countries' one-in one-out deal.

The ruling was a victory for a group of five asylum seekers and other people returned to France under the controversial deal who brought the legal challenge against Britain's interior ministry.

The ministry vowed to appeal the judgement, insisting the removal of migrants could continue.