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Migrants Challenge UK's Deportation Scheme Over Slavery Claims

2/12/2026

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Sixteen migrants have challenged the UK's one-in, one-out deportation scheme in the High Court, alleging it violates modern slavery laws and fails to protect trafficking victims.
They say the program fails to support victims, especially men, and blocks contesting slavery decisions.
The Home Office reports 40% of migrants have made trafficking claims.
Legal challenges are straining court resources.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says legal hurdles limit expansion, despite initial success.

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Sixteen migrants have challenged the UK's one-in, one-out deportation scheme in the High Court, alleging it violates modern slavery laws and fails to protect trafficking victims.
They say the program fails to support victims, especially men, and blocks contesting slavery decisions.
The Home Office reports 40% of migrants have made trafficking claims.
Legal challenges are straining court resources.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says legal hurdles limit expansion, despite initial success.