Wednesday briefing: Why small boat crossings are here to stay
The partnership was supposed to eliminate small boat crossings by deterring asylum seekers from making the treacherous journey across the world’s busiest…
The Guardian reports that the partnership was supposed to eliminate small boat crossings by deterring asylum seekers from making the treacherous journey across the world’s busiest shipping channel.
You’d be forgiven for missing it. Earlier this month, the government quietly scrapped its “one in, one out” deal with France.
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- The deal, which lasted just 423 days, was beset with problems, had a… (The Guardian)
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