Mahmood’s flagship one-in-one-out migrant deal with France put in jeopardy by High Court challenge
Shabana Mahmood's migrant deal with France is facing legal challenges that could undermine its effectiveness. The High Court is reviewing claims from six migrants who allege they were unlawfully deported and are victims of human trafficking. If the court rules in their favor, it may hinder the government's ability to enforce the 'one in, one out' policy for migrant deportations.
- ▪The High Court is hearing a challenge against the legality of Mahmood's migrant deportation policy.
- ▪Six migrants claim they are victims of human trafficking and are contesting their deportations.
- ▪Mahmood's changes to modern slavery guidance have been criticized for potentially breaching human rights laws.
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NewsUKHome NewsMahmood’s flagship one in, one out migrant deal with France put in jeopardy by High Court challengeThe High Court hears Ms Mahmood’s decision to block modern slavery appeals is unlawful and breaches human rights lawsHolly Bancroft Home Affairs Correspondent Tuesday 28 April 2026 19:41 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2966292","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/migrants-channel-france-deportation-one-in-one-out-b2966292.html","title":"Mahmood’s flagship one in, one out migrant deal put in jeopardy…
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