A 26-year-old Kurdish man from Syria, who arrived in the UK via a small boat, has been sent back to France under the UK-France 'one in, one out' scheme, which allows for the return of one asylum seeker to France in exchange for bringing one legally from France to the UK. His asylum claim in France was rejected, with authorities claiming Syria is safe for his return. This case is significant as it is believed to be the first instance of an asylum seeker facing potential deportation back to Syria after being returned to France. The individual fled Syria due to threats of forced conscription by the Kurdish militia, the YPG, and has lost contact with his family during his perilous journey. Immigration experts are concerned that returning individuals to France could lead to their deportation back to countries where they face persecution, which would violate international refugee conventions. Since the scheme's introduction in September 2025, 561 people have been removed to France, while 551 have been brought to the UK legally. The Home Office reports that over 600 illegal migrants have been deported under this agreement, contributing to a total of nearly 60,000 returns since July 2025. Advocacy groups are mobilizing against the scheme, citing the risks involved in returning asylum seekers to potentially unsafe countries.