Why the government’s ‘one-in, one-out’ migrant deal with France is in trouble

• Shabana Mahmood's flagship 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal with France is under High Court scrutiny following a challenge to the lawfulness of some deportations.
• Six migrants, who claim to be victims of human trafficking, are challenging the policy, with at least three already deported under the scheme.
• The challenge centres on Ms Mahmood's September guidance change, which removed the ability for migrants to have rejected trafficking claims reviewed before deportation.
• Claimants argue that blocking modern slavery appeals is unlawful and breaches human rights laws, including the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Convention on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings.
• If successful, the High Court ruling could significantly impact the Home Secretary's ability to deport individuals under the UK-France migrant agreement.

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Mahmood’s flagship one-in-one-out migrant deal with France put in jeopardy by High Court challenge