Mahmood’s cutting of protections for UK-France ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal ruled unlawful

A high court judge has declared the British home secretary's move to cut safeguards for potential trafficking victims in order to facilitate the controversial "one in, one out" asylum deal with France as unlawful. This ruling, brought by five small boat asylum seekers set to be returned to France, highlights significant concerns about the deal's compliance with human rights standards. The decision underscores the importance of ensuring that asylum policies do not inadvertently harm vulnerable individuals, especially those at risk of trafficking or other abuses.