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Originally published by Capital Newstop
September 17, 2025
3h ago
Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal
In the first legal challenge against the deal, in the High Court in London, his lawyers argued he needed more time to present evidence that he might have been the victim of modern day slavery - and the decision to remove him had been rushed. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news tod..
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An Eritrean man has successfully blocked his removal from the UK to France under the new "one in, one out" returns scheme, after a judge ruled he needed more time to present evidence of potential modern slavery.
- The 25-year-old man was due to be returned on Wednesday under a pilot scheme agreed in July between the UK and France.
- The High Court in London heard arguments from the man's lawyers, stating the removal decision was rushed and he might be a victim of modern slavery.
- Mr Justice Sheldon issued the temporary block, citing a "serious issue to be tried" regarding the trafficking claim and the Secretary of State's investigatory duties.
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