UK to order return to sea for immigrants coming through the English Channel

For about two years, British forces were trained to use divergent navigation techniques to repatriate them to French territory.

The UK is preparing to send back boats coming to its shores with immigrants from France. In the official document Home Office, Equivalent to the Ministry of the Interior, the British government has announced the existence of the Coast Guard Training to use techniques “Turn-around”, i.e., reverse, has been practiced for the past two years, with the aim of repatriating migrants into the French Sea.

As stated in it Defender, This French has already been rejected by the French government, by a letter written by the Minister of the Interior yesterday, Of Gerald DurmanThey justify their position by “protecting human lives” which they consider more important than any issue related to nationality, status or migration policies. The official also warned that cooperation between the two countries was possible Affected By this conclusion.

“The French position on maritime intervention Will remain unchanged. Conservation of life at sea prioritizes issues related to safety policies. Nationality, status and migration, With due respect and consonant with international maritime law governing investigations and rescue operations at sea. As for the traffic and conditions for crossing the canal, there is no solution other than the frequent intervention of France Supported by international law Investigation and rescue operations at sea, “Durman wrote.

The official also said that he had reached an agreement with the British authorities The number of employees has doubled Patrolled on the English Channel, a plane for the British French to monitor the area. He also announced the rejection of a British proposal by Thorman Joint strength To prevent hijackers from using boats.

In these last questions, Thurman expressed satisfaction with the current relationship of the two Coast Guards. “Coordination between our Coast Guard, according to the teams, Good and effective. As proposed, it is not necessary to create a new structure.

Under Priti Patel’s responsibility, the Home Office announced that the intention to deport the migrants to France was contrary to expectations. Meanwhile, members of the Coast Guard must complete the training In the coming weeks, Have already told officials that they have only applied the techniques they have learned – developed in conjunction with experts in maritime affairs – when they realize it It is safe to do so.

Nevertheless, some conservative British MPs have already called for the issuance of orders in France to send the minister in charge of the interior to France. All illegal immigrants Visit from France.

According to the Home Office, approx 785 personOn Monday alone small boats crossed the English Channel, which is below the daily record of 828 immigrants. By 2021, it is estimated that 13,000 immigrants have already crossed the same threshold.