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Citizenship | Politics

One day, 200 people and a furious row

Safe crossing: Campaigners and academics have long argued that the only way to reduce demand for unsafe Channel crossings is to establish a legal route for migrants wanting to come to the UK.

Could a new deal stop Channel crossings? The British and French governments have agreed to trial a “one in, one out” scheme. Commentators are divided on whether it will work — and whether it is humane.