What happened: A report found that asylum seekers protesting deportation to France were transported in waist and leg restraints. The inspection covered a flight in January and noted no force was used during removal.
Why it matters:
- Highlights concerns over treatment of asylum seekers during deportation.
- Affects individuals subject to the Home Office’s ‘one in, one out’ deportation policy.
MNN Take: The report provides an official account of restraint use during deportations, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of Home Office practices in handling asylum seekers.
Sources: Guardian UK